# David Grzebinski

> David W. Grzebinski is the Houston-based chief executive officer of Kirby Corporation, a role he has held since April 2014. A chemical engineering graduate, Tulane MBA and Chartered Financial Analyst, he previously worked at Dow and FMC Technologies before joining Kirby in 2010. His responsibilities span marine transportation and industrial equipment services; he was named the Greater Houston Port Bureau’s 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Kirby Corporation
- **Organizations:** Kirby Corporation, FMC Technologies, The Dow Chemical Company, Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, Coast Guard Foundation, American Bureau of Shipping, UK Protection & Indemnity Association
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS, Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida, MBA, Tulane University
- **Known for:** Greater Houston Port Bureau’s 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year., Houston proclamation designated August 26, 2023 as David Grzebinski Day., Chartered Financial Analyst.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2010** — Worked in manufacturing, engineering and finance at Dow, then in operational and financial positions at FMC Technologies.
- **2010** — Joined Kirby in February; became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in March.
- **2012-2013** — Chaired Kirby’s principal offshore marine transportation subsidiary.
- **2014** — Became President and COO in January and President and CEO on April 29, succeeding Joe Pyne.
- **2023** — Recognized as the Greater Houston Port Bureau’s Maritime Leader of the Year.
- **2024** — Continued as CEO after Christian O’Neil became President and COO in April.

## Achievements

- Greater Houston Port Bureau’s 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year.
- Houston proclamation designated August 26, 2023 as David Grzebinski Day.
- Chartered Financial Analyst.
- Eagle Scout.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Kirby’s 2026 sustainability report included his CEO message and reported continued investment in training and hybrid electric towboats.
- **2026-07** — Discussed second-quarter results, including $922.4 million in revenue, and maintained full-year EPS growth guidance of 5%-15%.
- **2026-03** — Kirby purchased 23 inland tank barges and three high-horsepower towboats for $95.8 million.

## Links

- Website: https://kirbycorp.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-grzebinski-19b130297

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