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Meet The Management Team
Craig Thompson
Owner & Chairman
Craig has dedicated his working life to the shipping industry with over four decades experience in the dry bulk commodity industry.
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In his shipping career Craig has been a Shipping Agent, Marketing Manager, Ship Broker, Chartering Manager, Vessel Operator and Ship Owner.
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Craig also spent a number of years at The Grain Pool of WA (nowadays CBH Grain) where he was the leading international trader and market developer for the grain growers of Western Australia.
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Craig has assisted various legal practices and prospective exporters in creating (and sometimes negotiating) various contracts; offtake agreements, joint ventures, sales contracts etc.
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He is also the author of internationally accepted and widely used Charter Parties and is regularly called upon to provide expert advice on various blue water matters.
Saul Thompson
Director
Saul Thompson has been actively engaged in the shipping industry for over a decade, primarily focused on niche grain markets of Australia, Black Sea, US Gulf and East Coast South America.
Over the course of his ten-plus years of hands-on experience, Saul has developed the essential skills required to effectively oversee business operations.
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Saul joined our subsidiary, Triomphe, at its inception in 2018, assuming the role of Chartering Manager. His expertise is concentrated on managing Handysize and Supramax segments, a responsibility he has continued to uphold alongside his Directorship within the Group.
Harry Thompson
Director & CFO
Harry is responsible for the Group’s financial strategy, reporting, and investment analysis.
He began his career with the Group at Sea Corporation before gaining extensive experience in external audit, corporate finance, and CFO advisory at RSM and Hall Chadwick. Most recently, he served as Acting CFO for a diversified industrial group, leading finance teams through restructures, acquisitions, and reporting improvements.
A Chartered Accountant (Australia and New Zealand) with postgraduate qualifications in Corporate Finance, Harry brings strong financial discipline and strategic insight to support the Group’s growth and investment objectives.