INDUSTRY NEWS
DDK Positioning’s Senior Appointment to Support Growth Strategy
DDK Positioning has appointed Alexander “Fred” Stockton to the role of Managing Director, as the company enters its second decade of trading.
He joins the Aberdeen-headquartered company following record financial results in 2024/25, with the business now poised to expand the market for its unique, independent and military-grade GNSS solution. Delivering accuracy of less than 5cm, the technology is currently deployed across the offshore energy and maritime sectors, with significant potential for wider application.
Commenting on the appointment, CEO Kevin Gaffney said: “2026 will be a pivotal year for DDK, with significant technological developments set to be unveiled in the months ahead. We’ve reached a point where the opportunity for market expansion is undeniable, and realising that potential means strengthening our commercial and operational capabilities alongside our technical strengths.
“Fred brings exactly that balance, with an impressive track record in business growth combined with a strong
L-R Kevin Gaffney and Fred Stockton
understanding of our technology, our customers and the opportunities ahead.”
Fred Stockton added: “Having followed the company since its earliest days, I’ve admired the vision and ambition behind DDK’s success, and it’s clear that we have an exceptionally talented team and a technical capability with global, multi-sector potential.
“I look forward to supporting DDK as we take the next step; broadening our applications, strengthening the business and ensuring we’re ready to scale. The focus now is on translating that technical excellence into sustainable, long-term growth.”
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