Jonathan Whitworth

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Chairman, Portfolio Companies at Maritime Partners, LLC

Galveston, Texas, United States

Overview

Jonathan Whitworth is a retired maritime executive with over 30 years of experience, now serving as Chairman for Portfolio Companies at Maritime Partners and on several corporate boards. A former CEO of Seaspan ULC and a graduate of Texas A&M University at Galveston, people who have worked with him describe him as extremely knowledgeable of the shipping industry.

Since his 2018 retirement, Jonathan has returned to Galveston, Texas, a city he and his wife are fond of. His retirement announcement mentioned a long-term goal to spend more time enjoying family, hobbies, and new adventures.

His company, Greenlines Technology, patented a method for the Moovit app to generate carbon credits from users who choose low-carbon transport options.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Fast Adopter

Charming & Persuasive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Maritime Industry
A retired CEO of a major marine conglomerate, he now serves as Chairman at Maritime Partners and as a board member for Gulf Copper and Manufacturing.
Sustainable Mobility
As Co-Owner of Greenlines Technology, he is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by creating patented technology that generates carbon credits from sustainable transportation choices.
Corporate Governance
He has extensive post-retirement experience as a board member for multiple companies across different industries, including Tolko Industries and Gulf Copper.

Media Appearances

Jonathan has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Chairman, Portfolio Companies at Maritime Partners, LLC
3-2021
Board Member at Gulf Copper and Manufacturing
2-2018
Co-Owner at Greenlines Technology, Inc
1-2019
Board Member at Tolko Industries
1-2019 - 5-2025
Board Member at RSC Bio Solutions

Education

1985 - 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
1990 - 1993
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of North Texas

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Exp : 7 Location : Galveston, Texas, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Chairman, Portfolio Companies at Maritime Partners, LLC
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Insights For Selling To Jonathan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jonathan is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jonathan

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jonathan move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jonathan take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jonathan

Personality Compatibility


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