About Us

Sean Pyott has been leading thryve since 1999 when he helped form the Eikos Group, a specialist gathering of marine insurance and risk finance experts. Up to that point, this was the culmination of a career that started in 1990 when Sean completed a BCom (Hons) degree at the University of the Witwatersrand, then entered the insurance industry. He spent his nascent years implementing systems for insurance brokers, specialising in the marine insurance sector. thryve emerged out of the Eikos Group with Sean as its leader, continuing its mission to embrace leading insurance and risk-management technologies and introduce them to thryve’s clients. When he is not focused on the future of insurance or GRC, Sean follows his passion project in Wakkerstroom, a country restaurant called Thyme Out, and pursues goals in conservation and community development.

Dr Tony Valsamakis is a director of thryve and the CEO of Eikos Risk Capital Limited, a London-based strategic risk management and insurance consulting company established in 1999. He holds a doctorate in Economic Science and has over 35 years’ experience as a risk financing specialist and consultant, supporting diverse corporate clients internationally. Tony serves on the boards of several companies, including the role of Chairman to a specialist Insurance company based in Bermuda. He presents on the topic of Risk and its Management at various forums and is currently publishing a 5th Edition textbook on the subject.