Sutro Group
Introducing our Team
Introducing our talented team at Sutro Group – a diverse group of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional industrial inspection, UAV, and NDT services across the UK and Europe.
With expertise spanning rope access engineering, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, and non-destructive testing (NDT), our team brings innovative solutions to industries such as Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, and Construction. Get to know the people driving our success and learn how their technical knowledge and commitment to excellence ensure asset integrity for our clients.
Greg Drane
Commercial Director
Richard Denmead
Technical Director
Ben Routledge
Rope Access Operations Manager
Charlotte Wain
Office Operations Manager
Kevin Ballard
NDT Manager
Adam Viney
UAV Operations Manager
Jason Lewis
IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Supervisor and NDT specialist
Paul Newstead
Inspections Operations
Mindaugas Vaiciunas
Advanced NDT, PCN L3 UT
Mindaugas brings over 11 years of specialist non-destructive testing experience across oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Working in both onshore and offshore environments, he ensures asset integrity across wind turbines, structural components, pipelines, and lifting equipment.
Holding PCN Level 3 certification in Ultrasonic Testing and multiple Level 2 qualifications in PAUT, TOFD, UT, MPI, and LPI. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, IRATA Level 1, and GWO certifications, he combines technical expertise with meticulous attention to detail.
Anabia Saif
Accounts Assistant
With proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel, Anabia helps maintain the financial precision that underpins our project delivery and client relationships. Her meticulous approach to financial administration ensures smooth transactions and transparent reporting, contributing to the reliable service our clients expect from Sutro Group.















