Sam Taylor

Head of Business Development at Ocean Infinity

Alford, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Sam Taylor is Head of Business Development at Ocean Infinity, a global leader in marine robotics and subsea services. With extensive experience in strategic growth and market entry, Sam drives commercial initiatives across offshore energy, renewables, and subsea operations. Known for building high-performing teams and fostering client partnerships, Sam specialises in delivering innovative solutions for complex marine projects. Based in the UK, Sam combines a passion for technology with a commitment to sustainable ocean practices.

Experience

  • Ocean Infinity (Full-time · 5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Business Development
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Business Development Lead
      Sep 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Business Development Manager
      Feb 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Part of an exceptional team at Ocean Infinity building a new way of working offshore through our Armada Fleet of 21/36/78m uncrewed or lean crewed vessels and our state of the art remote control and data centre. A particular focus in growing the business in the offshore wind and power transmission sectors. Seabed Mapping, SIte Investigations, Construction Support, Inspection and Maintenance.

  • DeepOcean (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • Corporate Project & Communications Manager
      Dec 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

      In the corporate development function, I am working on a multitude of tasks aimed at developing and strengthening the DeepOcean organization. The goal is to support senior management in achieving the outset vision for DeepOcean, by taking on and executing strategic and ‘special projects’. The role is highly collaborative, working cross-functionally with numerous departments of the business in the coordination of submissions of communications that affect the business and the business’s goals directly from all departments. At this capacity, the position also plays an active role in the coordination of communications necessary for business’s events, for example, board meetings. I also work closely with creative teams, in the development of media content submissions, case studies, internal employee updates.

    • Corporate Projects Manager
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr

      This role has a focus on internal projects. I achieved the following tasks during this time: Project Managed the creation of two new business entities in DeepOcean. Developed and implemented new Project Model. Developed and implemented new DeepOcean core Values. Supported the overhaul of the DeepOcean Business Management System, including a full system review of our governing procedures, the introduction of best practices. Project Managed the split of one operational division into two separate divisions. Assisting the Executive Management Team with objectives, board meetings, budgets and forecasts.

    • Technical Sales Manager
      Sep 2016 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Part of the Business Development team in DeepOcean, ensuring a strong technical focus across the life cycle of a project, from initial contact with Business Development, to ensuring a robust and reliable technical and commercial solution and maintaining close and strong relationships with key clients throughout. Role includes responsibility for: • Promoting DeepOcean unique selling points across Oil and Gas, Renewable and Interconnector markets in UK and Europe. • Identifying and developing new technical solutions to meet evolving client requirements

  • Student at University of Strathclyde
    Oct 2004 - May 2008 · 3 yrs 8 mos