Stehr Consulting Announces Key Leadership Moves to Drive Growth and Maritime Sustainability

Stehr Consulting has announced two significant developments that mark an exciting phase in its growth journey and reinforce its commitment to delivering innovative solutions for clients across the maritime and defence sectors.

Mike Dear Promoted to Director of Operations & Project Delivery

Mike Dear has officially stepped into the role of Director of Operations & Project Delivery, reflecting his outstanding contribution to Stehr Consulting’s success to date. In this senior leadership position, Mike will continue driving operational excellence, leading project delivery, and strengthening governance to ensure sustainable growth. Alongside this, Mike will play a key role in shaping strategy and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture across the team.

Keir Gravil Joins as Managing Consultant

Stehr Consulting has also announced the appointment of Keir Gravil as Managing Consultant, leading its campaign on maritime sustainability, including Net Zero initiatives and ship and port decarbonisation. The role combines technical delivery across the organisation’s portfolio with business development, supporting the expansion of its commercial marine capability and helping clients navigate the energy transition.

Keir is a Chartered Naval Architect with extensive at-sea operational experience and a proven track record in commercial marine business management, safety assurance, and decarbonisation technologies. His ability to combine technical depth with commercial acumen, alongside alignment with Stehr Consulting’s culture and behaviours, supports the organisation’s objectives at this stage of growth.

Ashley Stehr, Director and Principal Consultant at Stehr Consulting, commented:

“Keir is an excellent choice to grow our maritime decarbonisation portfolio. His blend of technical depth and commercial acumen, combined with his alignment to our culture and behaviours, makes him ideally placed to help us at this important stage of growth. We’re excited about the impact he will have as we expand our maritime sustainability offering and continue to deliver meaningful change for our clients.”

Industry Representation Update

Following Keir Gravil’s appointment, Ashley Stehr will step down from the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Commercial Marine Group (CMG) Council, while Keir will continue his role on the Council, now representing Stehr Consulting. Ashley Stehr will maintain active roles on both the Marine Autonomous Systems Group (MASG) Council and the Marine Science and Technology Group (MSTG) Council, ensuring continued engagement across key industry forums.

To learn more about Stehr Consulting and their work in maritime sustainability and transformation, visit www.stehrconsulting.co.uk