Meet
The Founding Committee
Peter SS Tan
Founder &
Chief Executive Officer
DBA | MBA | CMA
MSID-SRAD | DSF-NUS
" An evolving-thought leader, entrepreneur and strategic analyst.
A planner, play-maker and visionary.
A strong driver for ESG and sustainable innovations that would make a positive difference.
Has many decades in senior management, both in private and listed global companies.
A globe trotter and has extensive risk management experience."
Created a formidable 'Founding Partners Committee' to ensure the best for the first of its kind globally - an ultra luxury fleet of cruise ships, only known as
'Singapore International Cruiseline'.
Rune Lokling
Founding Partner &
Chief Operating Officer
""Captain Rune Løkling is a highly experienced Master Mariner with decades of hands-on international maritime leadership. He possesses extensive experience in international passenger ship and maritime operations.
His expertise includes ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks specific to passenger ship operations, as well as developing and implementing policies and procedures that meet the highest international standards. Additionally, he has a strong background in public health, contributing to the well-being of passengers and crew by implementing robust health and safety measures on board."
Jessie Luo
Founding Partner &
Financial Controller
"Jessie has been in the cruise industry for almost 2 decades. An expertise in financial modelling, projections, corporate finance operations, tax & policy regulatory management. Instrumental and play a vital role in financial advisory."
Eric CS Lum
Founding Partner
Regulatory & Compliance
"Eric is an avid entrepreneur with a marine background, with decades of experience in semi-submersible tender, marine transportation and logistics. A strong forte in Project and safety management."
Vincent Xu
Founding Partner
Legal & Portfolio Investment
"Vincent brings extensive experience in commercial shipping law and asset management to his role as a Founding Partner. At the helm of the Equator Fund, he leverages his deep knowledge of shipping-related investments, focusing particularly on the cruise sector.
His investments and insights into China's cruise industry, guided by the principle “Integrate with the world, bloom in China”
(融入世界，绽放中国), demonstrate his nuanced understanding of its evolving landscape.
Vincent is skilled in navigating complex legal and financial environments, consistently driving sustainable growth and innovative strategies in cruise operations.
His broad industry insights and effective asset management have made him a trusted partner in the global shipping and cruise sectors.
Michal Jackiewicz
Founding Partner
Chief Design Officer &
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
"Michal Jackiewicz is an established architect with a Master's degree from KTH in Stockholm. With entrepreneurial skills that span over a decade in his architectural studio in Germany, he decided to join the renowned Studio Tillberg Design of Sweden in the late 1990s.
For over two decades, he specialized in interior design of cruise ships, and became a Partner at Tillberg Design of Sweden. In 2021, he became a Founder of the VIKEN Group that owns three prestigious companies in the ecosystem of the global cruise industry.
His experience spans widely from being an innovator in designs, to leading as CEO in his esteemed portfolio.
Currently he sits in the Advisory Board Committee of a few companies.