BMT Ltd has today announced the appointment of John Bonafoux as Managing Director of its Southampton-based subsidiary company, BMT Nigel Gee and Associates Ltd. John was a founding partner of the company and has been Technical Director at BMT Nigel Gee and Associates since 1986.

A fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, John has 23 years of ship design and shipbuilding experience in the UK as a professional engineer. Previously he has been responsible for the technical content of all design and drawing information, both commercial and military.

John replaces Nigel Gee, who retired on 28 April; Ed Dudson has been promoted from his current position of Ship Design Director to become Technical Director.

Peter French, Chief Executive of BMT, says: "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of John Bonafoux. He is a worthy successor to Nigel Gee and will, I know, continue to lead the company forward in a dynamic and challenging market."