Christian G. O’neil
About Christian G. O’neil
Christian G. O’Neil is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirby Corporation, holding advanced degrees from Rice University, Tulane University, and Southern Methodist University.
Title: President and Chief Operating Officer at Kirby Corporation
Christian G. O’Neil holds the title of President and Chief Operating Officer at Kirby Corporation. He has been with the company since 1997. His leadership role focuses on overseeing the operational and strategic initiatives of the corporation, ensuring that Kirby Corporation maintains its position as a leader in its industry.
Education and Expertise: Christian G. O’Neil
Christian G. O’Neil boasts an extensive educational background. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Rice University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Tulane University. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University. This diverse educational foundation equips him with a unique blend of business acumen and legal expertise.
Career at Kirby Corporation
Christian G. O’Neil has built a long-standing career at Kirby Corporation. He joined the company in 1997 and has since ascended through a series of roles with increasing responsibility. Before his current role, he served as President of the Marine Transportation businesses from 2018. His prior positions include Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirby Inland Marine and Kirby Offshore Marine from May 2016 to January 2018, as well as Executive Vice President – Commercial Operations from April 2014 to May 2016. His earlier roles at the company also include Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of Sales for Kirby Inland Marine.
Previous Roles at Osprey and Hollywood Marine
Before his extensive tenure at Kirby Corporation, Christian G. O’Neil held various significant roles in other companies. He served as President of Osprey from 2006 through 2008. Prior to that, he held sales and business development roles both at Kirby Corporation and Osprey. His career began at Hollywood Marine, Inc., where he served as Sales Manager and Fleet Manager after joining in 1997.