SpecTec, a global provider of maritime asset management and ship management software, has announced the appointment of Joanne Thompson as its Head of People. With extensive experience in human resource leadership, Joanne brings a strong track record of aligning people strategy with business performance, fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture.

Joanne’s focus will include leadership development, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and continuous training. These investments will allow SpecTec to remain competitive and scale up as it expands its global footprint to better support the maritime industry at a time of transformation.

The appointment comes at a pivotal stage in SpecTec’s growth strategy as the company continues to strengthen its position in the international maritime technology market and double down on solutions that support vessel performance, compliance, procurement, maintenance, and operational efficiency across fleets worldwide.

Commenting on the announcement, Adam Dennett, CEO of SpecTec, added: “Technology organisations are often defined by their systems and platforms, yet it is the people behind them who create real impact. Across the global maritime industry, progress depends on the expertise of professionals both ashore and at sea. While advanced maritime software and digital innovation sit at the core of our business, it is our people who deliver measurable value to shipowners and managers worldwide.

“Joanne’s appointment as Head of People reflects our commitment to continuing to advance our high performing, globally connected organisation. She brings deep HR leadership experience and a strong track record of aligning people strategy with business performance, strengthening our leadership capability and culture as we sustain long-term growth and customer success.”

Joanne Thompson, Head of People at SpecTec, said: “I’m delighted to be joining SpecTec at such an exciting time in its growth journey. The company has a strong heritage in the maritime technology space, and I’m looking forward to building on that foundation by continuing to strengthen a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform their best.

“My focus will be on ensuring we attract, develop, and retain talented individuals across the organisation, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that enables both our people and our customers to succeed. With an international remit and abundant appetite for growth across the organisation, I’m looking forward to working with colleagues in SpecTec and the wider Omegro group as we continue to expand the business.”