University graduate lands top job in US
A GRADUATE of Cardiff University has landed the top job at a US-based international medical services company.
Duncan Higham is the new chief executive officer at Remote Medical International (RMI), a global company providing medical services, support, and supplies in challenging environments worldwide.
Mr Higham is the former CEO of SSI Risk Management, a company acquired by RMI in July 2020.
Currently, he serves as RMI’s Vice President Global Strategy, where he directs the company’s growth in renewable energy emergency response.
Mr Higham will succeed Wayne Wager, who announced that he plans to retire as chief executive officer.
“As governments and employers around the world are increasingly faced with meeting new health and safety challenges, RMI has seen very strong demand for its services.
“I would like to thank Wayne Wager for his six years of steadfast leadership and execution at RMI,” said Nate McLemore, RMI board member.
“We are thrilled that Duncan Higham will build on this legacy and take the company forward.
“Duncan is an exceptional entrepreneur and has led teams in delivering care and safety in the most demanding of environments.”
Mr Higham founded SSI Risk Management (SSI) in 2012 and SSI Energy in 2016.
He successfully grew the SSI Group into a multi-million dollar business before its acquisition by Remote Medical International.
He graduated from Cardiff University and Imperial College in Economics before receiving emergency medical training in Cape Town, South Africa.
On graduating from university, Mr Higham served for 10 years in the Royal Marines Commandos, leaving post-staff college as a Major.
He completed three tours in Afghanistan, the last as Operations Officer for the Royal Marines Commando Brigade conducting offensive operations, where he earned a reputation for delivering solutions under pressure.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remote Medical International saves lives and protects the health and wellbeing of teams working in diverse job sites, including remote pipeline installations, offshore wind and maritime operations, and television and film production locations.