BAR Technologies appoints Yildiz Saraç Williams as Technical Director amid record growth

BAR Technologies, a leader in maritime decarbonisation solutions, has appointed Yildiz Saraç Williams as its new Technical Director, effective 12th June 2025. A Chartered Engineer and Naval Architect with extensive consultancy experience, Yildiz (pictured, right) joins the company during a period of rapid expansion and global demand for its clean maritime technologies.

Yildiz brings more than 25 years of experience from Lloyd's Register, BMT and Global Maritime where she led various marine consultancy projects across commercial shipping. She is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architect. Her appointment reflects BAR Technologies' ongoing investment in high-calibre technical and diverse leadership as it scales to meet the increasing demand for its pioneering innovations, including WindWings®, Aerobridge®superstructures, hull optimisation technologies and zero-emission vessel systems.

"Decarbonising the maritime sector is one of the defining challenges of our time, and it's something I'm deeply passionate about," said Yildiz Saraç Williams. "I'm honoured to join BAR Technologies, a company at the forefront of sustainable innovation and to work alongside such a talented, creative team. What excites me most is being part of an environment where every contribution has a real impact and where we are collectively pushing the boundaries to shape a cleaner future for shipping."

Yildiz joins an expanding team of passionate engineers and industry experts, with BAR Technologies adding 20 new hires in 2024 alone, a direct response to rising interest from global markets, including China, Japan, Greece, and Spain. The company has recently delivered a 32% reduction in fuel consumption on the MV Pyxis Ocean through WindWings® technology, independently verified by DNV Maritime.

John Cooper (pictured, left), CEO of BAR Technologies, commented: "At BAR Technologies, we believe our people are our greatest asset. With Yildiz joining our growing team, we're reinforcing our commitment to bringing together the very best talent to tackle the decarbonisation challenge head-on. Her technical leadership and vision will help us deliver even greater innovation, faster and shape the sustainable future the maritime industry urgently needs."

This appointment follows the planned transition of former CTO Simon Schofield, who will remain involved with the company as a consultant, shareholder and friend of all at BAR Technologies.

With new leadership in place, BAR Technologies says it is set to accelerate its global roadmap, strengthen its R&D capabilities and continue delivering value to clients navigating a changing regulatory and environmental landscape.