About Us
Blue Sea Holdings is a US-based holding company focused entirely on its portfolio of operating and real estate-based companies and related assets in the Republic of Panama. The largest development project to date under the umbrella of Blue Sea Holdings is the famous Red Frog Beach Resort & Spa that is immersed in one of the most exotic and unique ecosystems in the world in Bocas Del Toro, Panama. Red Frog is recognized as one the most important destination locations in the country and is the largest employer in the region. Red Frog is a first of its kind enclave of luxurious resorts with surrounding real estate and amenities that are detached by vast spans of nature with a commitment to socially responsible principles and sustainable practices within the tourism industry, as evidenced by Red Frog receiving the prestigious Green Globe Certification – the first and only resort in Panama to receive this distinction.
Blue Sea Holdings is a closely held partnership with most of its owners and investors hailing from the United States. The partnership’s values are based on integrity, social responsibility, and patience centered around the spirit of impact investing.
The diverse ownership base includes investors with a diversity of experience and business acumen across numerous industries, including two prestigious U.S. universities, leading finance companies, international developers, energy management, engineering, healthcare, import/export brokerage, Panamanian construction, marketing, real estate sales, construction materials, insurance, and even a former professional baseball player.
The company is governed by its Active Management Committee (AMC) made up of ten of the Blue Sea Holdings members who bring their skills and experience to help drive the strategic direction of the firm with their perspectives and insights as the global resort market continues to evolve. The backgrounds of the AMC members include: the owner and operator of a food and beverage chain comprised of over 280 franchises, the owner and operator of a leading energy conservation firm, an energy investor, an energy engineer and advisor, the owner and operator of a custom home company, and a partner in a wealth enhancement firm. Suffice to say, this broad experience ensures an effective business plan is developed and executed that is grounded in Blue Sea Holdings’ vision and values.
Reporting into the AMC is the president of Blue Sea Holdings, Joseph Haley. Joseph is an accomplished and versatile senior executive with proven success in high level management roles in a $5 billion corporation and smaller, privately held organizations. Joseph has strong leadership, strategic planning, and analytical skills. He has also a demonstrated ability to build and lead high performance teams that consistently deliver quantum results. He is an expert in starting, turning around and restructuring international firms. Joseph has been a central part of Blue Sea Holdings’ leadership since its founding in 2005.