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 expertise to the full cycle of GDS’s 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 thoughtful business decisions and supporting our companies after we have made the investment.


Operating Partners


Advisory Board


Business Administration

  • $5 billion

    in collective cruise and river boat revenues

  • 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 companies with a long legacy of success