The Team
Tom has many titles, he is our Managing Director, Compass Adjuster & Company Owner. With his entire life dedicated to the industry, the short version is that he started as a Compass Adjuster at the age of 21 and he triumphantly went on to establish Thomas Gunn Navigation Services Ltd, we are grateful to have a humble mentor at the helm of the company. The 36 years of experience he had at TGNS has set PNS Ltd in good stead for the future. Tom’s leadership, total commitment and loyalty to all the staff employed within the organisation means that the service provided to all the customers around the world goes unrivalled. Tom is one of many fitness fanatic’s within the team, arguably the most adventurous. His list of hobbies is almost as impressive as his resume.
Cherie is a Director and the Company Secretary. If we had to sum up her role here in one word we’d say Mum! Cherie manages to keep the Poseidon crew in order and with her background in the Women’s Royal Air Force she makes it look easy, fine skills learnt to deal with this team on a daily basis! Just kidding we are a delightful bunch, except maybe one or two cheeky chaps, can you guess who?
Hermann is our Finance & Operations Director. There’s no task too big or a challenge that he will say no to. There’s not much he can’t do, a hard worker to say the least. Hermann makes time for each member of the team and his positive attitude is an asset to him, the man really has no weaknesses. Actually on second thought, come to think of it, he does have one Achilles heel… Haribo!
Claire is the Sales Executive of PNS Ltd, she’s often travelling promoting our Outfit Management Services or on the Bridge of a vessel installing Challenger & getting to know our customers, one of the perks of the job, we think. With her background in the Fleet Management department and her involvement in the Chart and Nautical Instrument Trade Association we are pleased Claire is in this customer facing role, friendly with a sense of humour she gets on well with everyone!
Karen wins the award for longest standing employee to Thomas Gunn, she has been by Tom’s side for 30 years! As Head of Fleet Management it’s fair to say she brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the table. When the office lights turn out at 5o’clock Friday, Karen tells us she loves nothing more than heading home to her lovely family but most importantly with a bottle of wine in hand, after all it’s well deserved after a week with us lot!
Kristina is one of our Fleet Managers. She is highly organised and loves a challenge which makes her a great asset to the team! She can speak three languages and has an interest to learn a further two, originally from Latvia, she likes to give the team a giggle with her pronunciation of some of the Scottish towns. Kristina doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty on the weekends under the hood of the car, she’s been seen sporting a few vehicles to the office. Fun fact – she’s a talented artist, so much so some of her work has been bought!
As our Senior Fleet Manager and Sales Executive, Chris shows great customers services skill and bring some masculinity to the department. He fits in nicely with our gang of girls… although when we asked him to tell us what he gets up to on the weekend he replied saying he spends his Friday nights painting his daughter’s nails, well Chris no wonder you fit in so well. Chris has an extensive background in Sales, when he isn't busy seeing to our customers needs, you may find him on the road visiting new clients.
Mariana joined the fleet management team in May 2024. Since moving up to the area a few years ago she has already covered most of the beach walks along the Moray coast. Her Seashell collection keeps growing and sometimes gets turned into presents for family and friends. Baking is one of her passions and occasionally we get the chance to taste them. So far, she has not disappointed us. She has made herself at home by decorating the office with her subtle style without overpowering the others. Her favourite way to relax is with a good book, big pot of tea and some nice chocolate. She knows for sure how to switch off and relax from this busy world we are in.
Madi is our Credit Controller and Treasurer, the department is fast paced however we believe her biggest task is being married to Hermann. Behind every strong man is an even stronger woman, right? Efficient and organised, Madi could compete in a financial race with a robot and she’d still finish first! One of her favourite past times is cooking, if she ever invites you round for dinner, say yes, you’ll be in for a treat!
Ellie is our General Assistant here at Poseidon, she provides support to the whole team… God Bless you Ellie! As Tom & Cherie’s daughter you’d think she would be the Princess of Poseidon but no, in fact Ellie is the Rock Chick of the office and she’ll dance with anyone to a good rock ballad, except Mum or Dad!
Jerome is our very own Irish GI Joe, if he’s not kayaking, fishing, shooting or horse riding he’ll be in our warehouse organising the orders and getting ready to deliver them to our local customers. So, if you see this man in the blue Poseidon van give him a wave! Jerome has recently started his apprenticeship to become a qualified Compass Adjuster, working under the guidance of Thomas Gunn.
Catrin joined the team in late 2021 and has merged nicely into the Accounts department. When she’s not giggling away in the corner of the office you’ll find her in the great outdoors. She enjoys farming, permaculture and foraging, plus her array of pets keep her busy she has cats, dogs, sheep, chickens, turkeys and even a peafowl.
She is from a Forestry background and joined Poseidon Navigation for a complete change in direction and new challenges. Originally from the West Coast of Scotland, Karen studied in Aberdeen and eventually settled in the North-East. In her free time, she enjoys pottering and tending her large collection of house plants and cactus. She is a keen artist, designs and creates her own stained glass art pieces which she has sold many over the past 20 years. She loves cooking and enjoys trying new foods and ingredients. I am surprised she hasn’t booked a trip to India yet.
Bereketab or Biruk for short, is a positive and friendly member of our team, and most importantly remains calm while under pressure (probably a good thing with the digitalization of the industry). Originally from Eritrea but now resides in Scotland, Biruk graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University. While he's not in the office you'll find him in the swimming pool, playing the piano or on the football pitch.
Nusrat is one of our Software Developers, she completed MSc in Information Technology with Business Intelligence from Robert Gordon University. Aberdeen is her second home since she originally came from Bangladesh. Her hobbies include, travelling and adventure and spending time with friends. Activity wise another team member who you'll find swimming, playing badminton or going for long walks.
Herry, a software developer by trade, is really good at developing code that can do amazing things. He's a pro at solving tricky puzzles and finding answers to tough problems. In his free time, he enjoys playing cricket, traveling to new places, cooking authentic Indian food and watching interesting movies.
Naresh is another one of our software developers. When he's not immersed in lines of code, you can find him on the cricket pitch. Naresh is not just a tech enthusiast, he's a very happy individual who radiates positivity. Originally hailing from the vibrant land of India, he now calls Swansea, his home. Weekends for Naresh are all about the sports grounds, where he gathers with friends and they share their love for Cricket.
Or should I call him MacGyver, he is a talented man. Michael is the main gardener and a hard-working individual. He has a passion for mechanics and tend to add engine onto items that work perfectly without one. He is always looking at way to make his tools look cool by adding some electrical accessories. I saw some of his work and yes, he got talent. On his spare time, you will probably find him in his local pubs doing stand up comedy. Not a big audience though but if he enjoys it, why not.
Matthew is our garden guru and resident strong man, no task is too big! After 25 years as a software developer in the fast-paced world of finance, Matthew has taken a 180 degree turn to follow his dream. He is a keen garden landscaper, in particular hard landscaping. He has an excellent eye for what works and what doesn't, something that makes his furniture design stand out. Yes, he is also a carpenter! He is passionate about using only Scottish hardwoods with a focus on live edge design. He has even sold a few pieces and when not in the garden, you will find him working away in his workshop on the family croft, tending his bees or out mountain biking in the breath-taking Scottish hills.
Nicola is our in-house kitchen gardener extraordinaire. After many years as stay-at-home mum and homesteader, she has joined our garden team to experience growing on a larger scale, with a particular focus on food and cut flowers. When she's not at work, you will find Nicola managing their family croft and racing around after her two noisy teenage sons, who have combined interests in cookery, fly-fishing, boatbuilding and rock music... never a dull moment!
