FALL RIVER — Aquabotix Technology Corp. announced the appointment of a new CEO, David Batista, Thursday.
The company manufactures underwater robotics. According to an announcement, CEO Durval Tavares will assume the role of chief technology officer.
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“When I founded Aquabotix six years ago, my goal was to develop and build leading-class technology designed to change how we view the underwater world,” said Tavares. “I look forward to … working with David to bring several new innovations to market.”
Batista is the former senior managing director of Miami-based independent financial services firm Viriathus Holdings LLC. He has more than 20 years of experience working with small-cap listed companies, both in the U.S. and Australia, according to Aquabotix.
“The underwater-drone market is growing rapidly and, thanks to Durval’s leadership, Aquabotix has emerged as a formidable competitor,” said Batista. “I look forward to working closely with Durval to continue expanding Aquabotix’s technology and capabilities and positioning Aquabotix as an unsurpassed leader in underwater robotics.”
In his new role as chief technology officer, Tavares will lead development of the company’s underwater remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, and hybrid autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)/ROV technology, focusing on high-demand verticals such as military, security and law enforcement, aquaculture and marine construction and maintenance.
Susan Shalhoub is a PBN contributing writer.
