Bio
Sam Hanton is a senior leader in offshore energy services, currently leading Claxton and Probe within AF Gruppen following their acquisition from Acteon. He has built a career combining operational leadership with business transformation, integration and portfolio management. Sam has led multiple acquisitions, integrations and divestments, including the successful sale of Claxton and Probe. He has also been a member of the Executive Management Teams at Proserv and Acteon, contributing to group strategy and execution.
CEO of the Year 2025 
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: United Kingdom CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: Scotland CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: Westhill CEO of the Year 2026
Performance Excellence Award 2026 
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Corporate Support Award 2026 
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People’s Choice Award 2025 
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All-Time Rankings
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Claxton Engineering Services and Probe Manufacturing and Fabrication
Clive Minchom
Husnain Mehmood
