Our Team

Craig has dedicated his working life to the shipping industry with over four decades experience in the dry bulk commodity industry.

In his shipping career Craig has been a Shipping Agent, Marketing Manager, Ship Broker, Chartering Manager, Vessel Operator and Ship Owner.

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.

Craig has assisted various legal practices and prospective exporters in creating (and sometimes negotiating) various contracts; offtake agreements, joint ventures, sales contracts etc. 

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 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. 

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 is the outsourced Chief Financial Officer for Thompson Shipping Group, responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial strategy and investments. He began his career at Seacorp, a subsidiary of the Group, and has developed significant expertise in CFO Advisory and Corporate Finance. As a Chartered Accountant (Australia and New Zealand), Harry provides valuable financial insights to support the Group’s continued success.

Huang is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) with more than 20 years’ experience in financial accounting, planning and budgeting and has recently re-joined the group, having previously worked for Thompson Shipping Group for over 15 years.

Jessi commenced her career as an Administration Assistant for our subsidiary Seacorp, where her exceptional organizational and leadership skills quickly propelled her to the role of Office Manager for the entire Group of Companies. Jessi plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all administrative functions support the Group's strategic goals.

John has over 30 years of international shipping, chartering, operational and commercial management experience within the dry bulk commodities sector. John’s most recent management roles included Chartering Manager at Fortescue Metals Group in Singapore and Senior Manager - Chartering at Itochu International in New York. John transitioned to Triomphe full time in 2023 after joining Thompson Shipping Group in December 2020, having previously worked for Sea Corporation for in excess of 15 years in various senior management positions.

With 17 years of experience in the dry bulk shipping sector, Lorraine is a seasoned professional in both chartering and operations. She has worked with industry leaders such as Pacific Basin, AMP, and Seacorp, bringing her wealth of knowledge to every role. Lorraine's deep understanding of market dynamics and her hands-on approach to managing operations make her a crucial asset to Seacorp’s success, helping the company navigate complex global shipping challenges with ease.

Justin’s career with Seacorp started from the ground up as a Trainee Shipping Coordinator. His dedication, strategic thinking, and leadership have seen him rise to the pivotal role of Senior Operations Manager, where he now oversees Agency Operations on a global scale. Justin’s expertise in coordinating large-scale logistics and managing diverse teams ensures Seacorp remains at the forefront of efficient, client-focused shipping operations.

With over 16 years of experience in the shipping industry and a decade of specialisation in outturn management, Vinson is recognized for his expertise in ensuring cargo integrity and managing the complexities of post-discharge operations.