MANAGEMENT TEAM

• George E. Cody

  CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  In charge of strategic management of Guardian as the most respected operator of dry bulk pools in the industry. Responsible for delivering Guardian Pool’s superior performance, directing employment of Guardian’s fleet globally, overseeing execution of voyages to optimize bottom line. Conceptualized the construction of the Guardian Pool. Manages Guardian’s entire commercial division, including its network of global offices. Maritime career spanning nearly 3 decades. With Guardian since inception, experience as a Line Manager and Managing Director of Guardian Houston.

• NAOZUMI NAGAMITSU

  CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  In charge of strategic management of Guardian as a key player in the drybulk market that balances the interests of shipowners, operators, and cargo owners. Responsible for uniting small- to midsized-shipowners and leveraging GNAV’s pool platform. Heads GNAV Business Strategy, Finance & Accounting, and Marketing globally. Maritime professional with more than 20-years career at Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), experienced in commercial vessel and Gas Carrier businesses across sectors and geographies. Was most recently the Trading Team Leader at MC in Tokyo, including GNAV business and marketing responsibility since 2018.

• Sridhar Hariharan

  Chief Financial Officer

  Responsible for executing Guardian’s financial strategy, monitoring Guardian Pools’ performance, and
  overseeing Guardian’s accounting department. Established accounting and monitoring procedures of the
  Guardian Pool upon its inception. His career began as an auditor of shipping companies with Deloitte
  and has spanned over 3 decades in several accounting and finance roles for such companies as Sara Lee,
  Kraft Foods International, and Terex Corporation.

• Eric London

  Chief Technology Officer

  Responsible for the management and modernization of Guardian technology including architecture,
  hardware, software, and third-party integrations. Building and designing systems for 15 years across
  several industries. Prior to Guardian: Vice President and Senior Software Engineer for Strategic Value
  Partners (SVP), a global, multi-billion dollar hedge fund. Prior to SVP: Chief Technology Officer for
  StoryPress – a social networking startup where he put in place state-of-the-art systems to drive
  thousands of users and helped the company raise capital through several rounds of fundraising.

• Ronald W. Tursi

  Executive Vice President of Guardian & President of Guardian Ship Management Inc.

  Responsible for all ship management functions and vessel sale & purchase. Vast technical expertise
  including nearly a decade of seagoing experience and knowledge with the full range of the vessel life
  cycle from new build to scrapping. In maritime industry for over 40 years. Actively participates in
  industry organizations; member of Lloyd’s Register’s North America Advisory Committee, North American
  Committee of Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, and formerly held board positions with NAMEPA and Green Marine.