Warwick Norman is stepping down as chief executive officer of RightShip, the leading vetting company for the dry bulk and tanker sector.

Norman, who is 59, has led the company from its Melbourne base since it started in 2001.

He recently took it into the world of big data and predictive analytics through the establishment of RightShip Qi.

In recognition of his work, among other accolades, he was named an “Australian Export Hero” in 2016.

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