About

Christian G. O'Neil has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirby Corporation since April 2024, responsible for the day-to-day operations of both the marine transportation and distribution and services segments. He has been President of Kirby Inland Marine and Kirby Offshore Marine since January 2018 and joined the Company through the merger of Hollywood Marine into the predecessor of Kirby Inland Marine.

Over his career at Kirby he has held a series of commercial, sales, human resources, and operating leadership roles. He holds a BA from Southern Methodist University, a doctorate of jurisprudence from Tulane University, and an MBA from Rice University.

Roles

Kirby Corp.
President and Chief Operating Officer · Current role
2024–present
Kirby Corporation
President, Kirby Inland Marine and Kirby Offshore Marine (since Jan 2018); President, San Jac Marine, LLC (since Oct 2018); President, Kirby Offshore Wind, LLC (since Mar 2021)
2018-present
Kirby Inland Marine and Kirby Offshore Marine
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (May 2016-Jan 2018); Executive Vice President – Commercial Operations (April 2014-May 2016)
2014-2018
Kirby Corporation
Vice President – Human Resources (May 2012-April 2014); Vice President – Sales, Kirby Inland Marine (2009-2012)
2009-2014
Osprey
President
2006-2008
Hollywood Marine, Inc.
Sales Manager and Fleet Manager · Hollywood Marine was subsequently merged into the predecessor of Kirby Inland Marine.
joined 1997

Also at Kirby Corp.

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