Captain Pradeep Chawla has earned distinction in the maritime sphere, with a remarkable career spanning nearly four decades at Anglo Eastern, culminating as Director of QA and Training. Presently, he holds the prestigious positions of Chairman at GlobalMET and CEO at MarinePals, committed to pioneering online training solutions for the maritime industry.

Bjorn Hojgaard's journey from humble beginnings in Denmark to becoming the CEO of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, a global ship management giant, is truly remarkable. With over 650 vessels under their wing, his journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Notably, Bjorn Hojgaard's strong focus on digitization and innovation in maritime operations reflects his visionary leadership.

Mark Cameron embarked on his maritime odyssey over four decades ago, commencing with Maersk, where he ascended to the rank of Chief Engineer. Upon transitioning ashore, he initiated a fruitful tenure with Teekay before assuming the pivotal role of Managing Director and Chief Operation Officer at Ardmore Shipping, where he now steers the ship of success.

Progressing from a ship mechanic to Vice President, Fleet Management at Fednav Limited, Martin Krafft's journey has been truly exceptional. His exceptional educational background from Harvard Business School reflects his unwavering dedication to achieving excellence. Throughout his career, Martin has made significant contributions to the marine industry thereby making a lasting impact on the sector.

Maneesh Pradhan is the Managing Director- Global Dry Fleet at Synergy Group. With over 30 years of experience, he has also chaired India's Maritime Association of Shipowners, Ship managers, and Agents, facilitating communication with the Government and trade unions on seafarer welfare. He is a compassionate leader dedicated to seafarer well-being, gender equality, and mental health..