GDS

Operating
Partners


Operating Partners, Advisory Board & Business Administration

Operating Partners and Advisory Board Executives are a key component of the GDS team who bring significant knowledge and savvy to the full cycle of GDS business process.

Our Operating Partners and Advisory Board Executives have a significant number of years of experience in leadership roles in both privately held businesses as well as at multi-national companies. They work as part of the global team to identify and evaluate prospective investment opportunities, developing and underwriting the operating plan of the business, serving on portfolio company boards of directors, mentoring and coaching management teams and recruiting executives to supplement current management.

Our Operating Partners and Executives provide a powerful competitive advantage in making well thought out business decisions and supporting the brands we represent.


Operating Partners


Advisory Board

  • Eiko Kijima, Japan
  • Freddy Hsu, China
  • Bernhard Franz, E.U.
  • Cristina Scielzo, Brazil

Business Administration

  • Javier González, Legal Counsel, Chile
  • Gloria Muñoz, Accounting and Finance, Chile

  • $5 billion

    In collective ocean and river cruise revenue.

  • 65/3

    With sixty-five locations across three continents, GDS has an unparalleled global network of maritime leisure industry “sector-focused” offices run by highly experienced travel industry executives and influencers.

  • 125+

    With approximately 130 employees, including over 75 sales and marketing professionals, GDS’s experienced and focused team leverages deep industry knowledge and exceptional operational expertise.

  • 1980’s

    With partnerships founded over 30 years ago, GDS’s team represents one of the oldest and most experienced networks with a long legacy of success.