The chief executive of Bibby Offshore has signalled his intention to leave the business to pursue other challenges.

The company confirmed in a statement yesterday that Howard Woodcock, CEO for 25 years, would step down.

Howard said: "After 25 years with Bibby, more than half of which has been with Bibby Offshore, I now wish to find a fresh challenge. Having successfully brought Bibby Offshore through recapitalization and the change of ownership the business is both in a safe and stable place and growing again so the time is right for me.”

Mark Bessell, CEO of Rever Offshore and chairman of Bibby Offshore Holdings, said:
"Howard has been instrumental in helping to create a great business in Bibby Offshore for both our customers and employees, I would like to personally thank him for all his contribution and hard work over the past 25 years and wish him the very best  in his future endeavours.” 

Howard Woodcock became the CEO of Bibby Offshore in 2007, following a number of years spent in other roles in Bibby Line Group.