Mission & Vision
Grounded in deep experience, driven by a new vision for how maritime can operate.
Mission
We’re reimagining procurement and logistics in the maritime world—simplifying operations, integrating intelligence, and removing friction through AI-driven workflows.
Vision
To become the connective intelligence layer powering modern maritime operations globally.
Why We ExistWhy We Exist
Narwhal was born from firsthand experience in shipping and logistics, with a clear mission: to eliminate the pain of outdated systems, fragmented communication, and opaque supply chains.
We’re building tools for operators who want clarity, control, and speed—not more complexity. Our goal is to become the modern infrastructure layer for maritime operations around the world.
Meet The Team
Kenny Lee
Founder & CEO
LinkedIn →Entrepreneur with a background in maritime supply chain. London Business School MBA.
Anthon Holstein-Ivarsson
Chief Business Officer, Global Tech Executive
LinkedIn →Ex-Amazon, Maersk, Silicon Valley. Columbia Business School & London Business School MBA.
James Pike
Chief Tech Officer
LinkedIn →Full-stack software engineer & architect with 20+ years in modern software development.
Tori Kuncoro
UI/UX Design Lead
LinkedIn →UI/UX specialist with experience across industrial and consumer-facing applications.
Irina Gurova
Frontend Lead
LinkedIn →Senior frontend developer specializing in React, Vue.js, and TypeScript.
Suren Wirasinha
Project & Program Management Lead
LinkedIn →Experienced in driving large-scale digital transformation projects in maritime & fintech.
Q&A
Questions people ask as they get to know Narwhal
Why is it called Narwhal?
Narwhals navigate vast, often uncharted waters—just like our mission to simplify and guide the complexities of maritime procurement and logistics with AI.
Who is Narwhal for?
We’re building for shipping companies, suppliers, and forwarders who are ready to replace outdated workflows with intelligent automation.