Board
David Lenigas - Non Executive Chairman
Mr. Lenigas, 46, has 24 years of experience in the gold, diamond, coal and base metals industries. David is a Mining Engineer with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Mining Engineering - with distinction). He is Chairman of Leni Gas & Oil Plc and Templar Minerals Ltd, a non-executive director of Mediterranean Oil and Gas Plc, which is Italy's fourth largest gas producer, and is also a non-executive director of Global Coal Management Plc.
Niels Anders Juul - CEO
Niels was appointed to the Board on 1 June 2007 and joined the Company from Von Dutch, a high profile international clothing company, where he was most recently Managing Director. Niels brings considerable experience and an impressive track record to Hot Tuna. With a background in advertising agencies and a strong history in senior management positions within the apparel and eyewear industry, he was a member of the original executive team at Von Dutch and a key part of its success. As Managing Director of Von Dutch, he was not only responsible for overseeing the overall brand development and positioning, but also led a team in establishing Von Dutch internationally, utilising his 10 years' of previous experience of building international operations at Filtenborg, His knowledge of the global retail markets will be integral to Hot Tuna's future development
Kiran Morzaria - Non-Executive Director
Kiran holds a MBA from CASS Business School, and a Bachelor of Engineering from University of Exeter. He has considerable experience in providing corporate advice to several AIM listed companies and has experience in valuations, due diligence, capital raisings, joint ventures and reverse take-overs. He is Finance Director of AIM quoted resource company River Diamonds PLC.
Executive Team
Dean Harrigan - Chief Operating Officer (Australia)
Prior to joining the Company, Dean was a partner and founder of Liquid Culture, one of the most successful surf and street wear distributors in Australia, with competence at all levels of the business, from specialty and department stores to discount retail. His prior successes include the re-launch in Australia of “Bad Boy”, which expanded so rapidly that it held onto a substantial share of the surf market Down Under for nearly a decade, as well as Ocean Pacific (Op), a Myer Department Store standout, and The Realm. At Hot Tuna, Dean will leverage his extraordinary depth of experience and understanding of the Australian and Asian markets, as well as sales operational skills, to maximize the brand's potential as a true heritage brand of Australia and the South Pacific. On the watery front, Dean is an expert sailor and captain, and a diehard surfer who lived for many of his formative years in the island nation of Bali.
Anna Kenney - Head of women's swim and women's sports apparel
One of the top swimwear designers in the United States, Anna joined Hot Tuna as head of swimwear and cover-up design and production. Anna’s career includes the designing, sourcing, producing and launching of an array of lauded lines, including Ocean Pacific, which is the No. 2 most recognized swimwear brand in the USA. She recently designed Ralph Lauren and Citrus junior lines and was a key driving force behind Mossimo, Sunset Beach, London Beat and Cole designs throughout the '90s. Anna’s work has also held the distinction of being featured on the cover of the inaugural Victoria’s Secret swim catalogue in 1994.