Welcome to the HiLo team! We are a tight-knit group, passionate about improving maritime safety through technology. With 3 distinct specialisms, our team are experts in:
– Maritime safety
– Risk analysis
– Innovative technology.
We share ideas and experiences, using the best technology has to offer to create solutions which really impact the maritime industry.
Community is at the core of sustainable improvements in our industry, and we make sure maritime voices are always heard. To stay at the forefront of maritime needs, our customers sit on our board. Check out our current representatives below:
CHAIRMAN
Ed became a Master in 1995. In 2013, Ed was appointed GM for Shell Shipping & Maritime – Europe & Africa before becoming GM Global Maritime Standards & Assurance. Ed led the regional maritime activities of Shell across all businesses with a special focus on safety.
He also led the highly successful European and African "Partners in Safety" programme.
DIRECTOR
Paolo Enoizi joined GasLog Limited and GasLog Partners LP in August 2019 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in September 2019. Paolo was most recently Managing Director of Stolt Tankers BV Rotterdam. His previous roles also included Director of Technical & Innovation and General Manager of Newbuilding & Technical. He has led major business transformations, integration of company acquisitions and operational improvement initiatives in areas such as process optimisation, cost reductions, digitalisation and business intelligence.
HiLo’s team is made up of experts from around the world, with experience of many different industries.
We work together to enhance the approach to maritime safety.
CEO
A mariner by profession, a strategist by passion and “force for change” by obsession, Manit has spent 28 years in the maritime industry. Manit holds BSc in Nautical Science and an MBA from London Business School in Strategy and Finance.
COO
Andy has been in the maritime industry for 30 years, with 25 years of sailing experience and vessel management. Prior to joining HiLo, Andy led a global team of employees involved in operations, vetting, safety and audit.
Chief Science Officer
Andy Franks has over 25 years’ experience in risk assessment, particularly with respect to high-hazard industries. After a period in the chemical industry, he began working on risk assessments as a consultant with AEA Technology Consultancy Services. Andy later worked as a specialist inspector in the Major Hazards Assessment Unit with the UK Government’s Health and Safety Executive, joining Lloyd’s Register Consulting in 2010.
Marketing and Communications
Emily has lead communication projects in engineering, manufacturing and maritime. Improved communication strengthened teams and drove better results in every industry. Emily holds a Master’s in Communication from IE University, Madrid.
Business Development Director
A strong advocate for seafarer safety and well being, Gaurav has been a part of the maritime industry for 25 years .As a seafarer he spent his entire sea time on tankers and thereafter led Sales and business development for a marine tech company. At HiLo, he currently leads business development for the APAC region.
Accounts Management Director
Suchint is a maritime professional, with almost two decades of experience in managing clients, ranging from advisory to digital SaaS companies. Currently, he leads the Accounts Management Division at HiLo, acting as a strategic and supportive partner for the customers at every stage of the buying process. He is a Marine Engineer and holds MBA from SP Jain School of Global Management, Singapore & Dubai
Want to join the team? Check out our careers page
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