COWES resident John Edwards retired last week after more than four decades of working at Yokogawa Marex.

Yokogawa Marex is a specialist software solutions company that develops, promotes and supports software and IT solutions for use in production facilities, such as oil refineries, across the globe.

John joined what was then Marex Ltd on March 9, 1981, having served in the Royal Navy as an electronics technician.

As part of his role, John enjoyed travelling with Yokogawa Marex, working on various projects, from Borneo to Alaska, Spain and Norway and even in Freshwater Bay for data buoys trials.

He finished his career as a project manager, working on solutions to help companies run safer and more efficient operations.

Wayne Matthews, Yokogawa Marex divisional director, said: “John has been a fantastic servant to Yokogawa and has shown dedication and commitment throughout his career, on behalf of everyone (here) we wish him all the best in his retirement”

On his last working day, John was presented with gifts and a card from colleagues with a virtual retirement party over Teams.

His well-earned retirement allows him the opportunity for much-needed rest and relaxation, spending more time with his family and tackling some DIY projects at home.