Chris Tierney, 37, managing director of SETS Subsea offers a window on his career to date
What did you want to be when you were young?
Like many young boys I changed my mind a lot – but I’ve always been ambitious so astronaut and doctor were all in there of course, along with fighter pilot. The truth is that I didn’t figure out any enjoyment in any role until I was much older, when I was able to appreciate the true sense of job satisfaction.
What are the main career stepping stones you have taken?
I’ve never been the type of person to wait until I was told I was ready to take the next step. Having been given an opportunity to work as a trainee wellhead engineer many years ago, I pushed forward career wise and with an enthusiasm and ambition to deliver something new or better. I progressed very quickly during my time at Technip, and having seen the opportunity to grow my own business, I jumped at the chance with the backing from my family.
