Nicolas Tirogalas
Chief Investment Officer
Tufton

25 years of public and private markets experience across a multitude of industries and sectors (last 15 years in shipping and offshore).
Has worked for North American and European financial institutions and investment managers. Formerly, served as Managing Director of TMS Cardiff Gas (LNG/LPG vessels owner and manager) and oversaw its growth since its founding until his departure in 2016. Also was EVP Commercial and Finance at TMS Group where he evaluated and oversaw investments and executed multiple capital raises (debt and equity) in most traditional maritime segments, including drybulk, tankers, containers, LNG, LPG, and offshore. Prior to that, worked at Glencore in oil trading in Houston and at investment bank Lazard in New York and Montreal.
Holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.