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Member News: Atlas Professionals and NextWave Partners Unite Under New Brand: Atlas NextWave

October 15, 2025
Member News: Atlas Professionals and NextWave Partners Unite Under New Brand: Atlas NextWave

Atlas Professionals and NextWave Partners today proudly unveil their new identity as Atlas NextWave. More than a new name and logo, this rebrand represents a unification of strengths and a powerful step forward in shaping the workforce of the global energy transition.

For over four decades, Atlas Professionals has been a trusted partner in energy and marine recruitment, while NextWave Partners has built a reputation as a fast-growing specialist in renewables and climate tec

hnology. Now, united as Atlas NextWave, the company has the breadth and expertise to support clients across the entire energy value chain — from offshore wind to subsea, from large-scale energy projects to hydrogen, from leadership to operations, and from hardware to software. Atlas NextWave positions itself as a true knowledge partner. From boardroom to site, land to sea, hardware to software, in established and emerging markets alike, Atlas NextWave helps clients solve complex staffing challenges across the global energy industry.

“Our name reflects who we are today and where we are heading,” said Neil Tregarthen, Chief Executive Officer of Atlas NextWave. “Atlas speaks to our history and global reach, while NextWave stands for transformation and the courage to embrace what’s next. Branding, however, is 10% about the logo and 90% about behaviour. The way we act, the way we partner, and the way we support our clients and professionals every day — that is what truly defines us.”

Symbolising Knowledge and Partnership

At the heart of the new identity is the Atlas ‘A’ transformed into upward arrows, symbolising growth, partnership, and knowledge leadership. Within the design, a green and blue triangle reflects Atlas NextWave’s commitment to the journey to net zero by 2050. It also represents the land and sea where the company places its professionals, and the protection it provides to both clients and candidates. Together, these elements express the company’s core values: Committed, Creative, Competent, Caring, and Courageous.

Beyond Recruitment

Atlas NextWave is more than a recruitment company. It is a long-term partner in building sustainable, skilled, and compliant workforces. By combining global expertise with local insight, the company helps clients deliver landmark projects, while opening doors for professionals to thrive in energy careers worldwide.

“With this rebrand, we are sending a clear message,” said Matt Riding, Chief Commercial Officer. “Together, Atlas and NextWave now have the ability to serve the full energy value chain. We are not just keeping pace with the industry — we are leading it. Atlas NextWave stands ready to support clients, candidates, contractors, and communities as they take on the next wave of opportunities.”

About Atlas NextWave

Atlas NextWave is a global leader in energy, marine, and renewables staffing solutions. From offshore wind to large-scale energy projects, we provide both blue-collar and white-collar expertise across the entire lifecycle: from initial development and financing to engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. Wherever our clients operate, our global network ensures we are there to support them. More than a recruitment company, we are a long-term knowledge partner, providing sustainable, skilled, and compliant workforce solutions that help deliver landmark projects and drive the global journey to net zero.

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