Leadership team

Mauro Piasere

Mauro is the Chief Executive Officer of CRC Evans (CRCE) and an executive director of the board. Mauro brings over 30 years’ experience in the global energy sector to CRC Evans, joining from Saipem in August 2025. With Saipem he built a distinguished international career in offshore pipelaying and beyond. Having worked extensively across Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America, he offers deep expertise and a nuanced understanding of complex energy & diversified markets.

His leadership track record includes serving as CEO of Saipem Americas, where he expanded operations and secured major EPCI projects, growing turnover to USD $800 million; Director of Innovation and Digital Transformation, driving operational modernisation; and COO of Robotics and Industrialised Solutions, spearheading automation and efficiency initiatives.

Ben MacKay

Ben is the Chief Operating Officer for CRC Evans (CRCE) and is a member of the board. He brings over 30 years experience in the offshore pipeline sector, beginning his career as a welder with Umax Pipeline contractors and holding a number of leadership positions prior to becoming the company’s Operations Director. He later held the position of Managing Director of CRC Evans Offshore where he  grew the business stream to achieve revenues of over $100m. In his most recent role Ben was the COO of Pipeline Technique Limited and member of the board.

 

Duncan Holland

Duncan Holland is the Corporate Development Director of CRC Evans (CRCE). Duncan plays a key role in delivering the ambitious growth strategy for CRC Evans and working towards the group’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Prior to joining, Duncan previously held the position of Legal and Commercial Director for Capricorn Energy PLC (formerly Cairn Energy PLC), a FTSE 250 oil and gas company based in Edinburgh, where he managed various key functions for the Group’s worldwide operations.

Chris Sanne

Chris Sanne serves as the Corporate Development Director at CRC Evans (CRCE), driving the company’s growth strategy. In this role, he oversees the group’s financial management and brings over a decade of expertise in the energy services industry. His extensive experience includes leadership roles in corporate finance and commercial business performance, making him a valuable asset to the organisation.