Accomplished executive and seasoned maritime and offshore expert with deep commitment to sustainable ocean utilization. Comprehensive financial and operational leadership background. History of advising and leading global corporations and investors to achieve growth, investment and social responsibility goals.Career Highlights:• Developing sustainable, innovative offshore aquaculture farms in southern Spain with experienced team specialized in marine aquaculture, offshore technology and maritime sectors.• Collaborated in development of Marine Money Decarbonization Index (MMDI) and served as member of the MMDI Index Committee. • Founded and continue to lead a strategic advisory firm (White Fir Global, Inc.), focusing on maritime, offshore and energy industries. • Led the shipping and transportation practice within Invesco Private Markets, a private investing division of Invesco Ltd., including the WL Ross & Co. (WLR) private equity funds.• Managed ~$2 billion maritime equity investment portfolio of 150+ vessels across 6 shipping segments. • As Chief Strategic Officer, drove strategy development for largest global commercial ship manager and commodity mover. • Leading investment banker serving maritime sector, including managing numerous marquee transactions valued at up to $1.5 billion and including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, IPOs, recapitalizations and corporate restructuring.