Ridgebury Team

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Tony, a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point joins Ridgebury following time with International Shipholding Corporation and Archer Daniels Midland Company.

TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT

Tim, a graduate of SUNY Maritime College, joins Ridgebury as Technical Supervisor. Tim was most recently with Principal Maritime and OSG Ship Management.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Tim, a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Tim was most recently with Principal Maritime Management and Admanthos Shipping Agency working in operations.

SUPERINTENDENT

John, a graduate of SUNY Maritime College, joins Ridgebury as a Superintendent. John was most recently with Harley Marine Services and US Shipping Corporation.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Nikhil brings a unique mix of experience and energy to Ridgebury, combining thirteen years of sailing experience including a full Master’s license, together with a Master's degree in Shipping Finance, a CFA designation, and six years experience in analytics and business development at a leading ship owning and ship management company.

Technical Superintendent

Davinder Holds a Marine Engineering from India and a Class-1 COC from the UK. Davinder was most recently with Gener8 Maritime Management and has the experience of many years at sea.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Kiri brings 15 years of sales, marketing and administrative experience to Ridgebury.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Robin, previously with Nordic Tankers and Blystad Shipping, Joins the Ridgebury team with 20 years of experience in purchasing, marketing, claims, collections, chartering and operations.

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Michael, both ex-US Navy and an ex-Big Four CPA, has a wealth of practical experience in the freight and commodities world gained at prominent companies including Texaco, Noble Americas and MIS Commodities.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Michael has served in a variety of accounting and controller roles at Noble Americas, Michael Page, SAC Capital and Energizer Personal Care, experience he put to work as Owner and CEO of Elite Accounting, where he provided outsourced accounting services to small businesses

FLEET PERFORMANCE MANAGER

Luca was previously a staff surveyor-Naval Architect with Braemar Technical Services and Senior Surveyor with American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association. Luca has a Master's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Università degli Studi di Genova.

Business Developement

Panos brings 8 years of experience in business development, sale & purchase and Chartering with Toepfer Transport. He holds a master’s degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance, Econometrics/Quantitative Methods, Macroeconomics.

Director Human Resources & Corporate Governance

Donna brings a focus on Corporate Governance, including Corporate Reporting, Compliance, & ESG. Prior to joining Ridgebury, Donna spent 12 years at Chembulk Tankers in the role of Vice President Human Resources & Corporate Administration and 13 years at GE Capital in a variety of Senior Corporate Administration & HR positions.