Andy Ziegwied

Andy Ziegwied is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and sales within the oceanographic and maritime sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Bedrock Ocean Exploration since October 2024, Ziegwied previously held leadership roles as Director of Sales at Open Ocean Robotics and Vice President of Ocean Data at Ocean Aero Inc. Ziegwied's expertise spans from promoting innovative data collection technologies at Saildrone Inc. to managing scientific and government sales at L3Harris Technologies. An educational background in Oceanography from the University of Washington and an MBA from Oregon State University, combined with a U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician degree, underpins a robust knowledge base in both technical and business aspects of the industry.