Began shipping career at age 17 as a cadet with South India Shipping Corporation and became the youngest captain to command bulk carriers at age 26. Earned Master Mariner license for Foreign going vessels. Sailed for over a decade across 50 countries and more than 500 ports.
Transitioned to a shore-based career, holding senior management positions
Founded IIL in 2007 and significantly contributed to the growth and logistics education
Due to his passion for justice and maritime law, pursued a law degree and is currently practising advocate at Madras High Court, specializing in Maritime law , Corporate law, Property Law and Criminal law
Dr. Antonio Ragusa
Founder and Dean of Rome Business School Italy
He teaches managerial disciplines at numerous universities and research institutes, including: Roma Tre University, Luiss Guido Carli, University of Salamanca, European School of Economics, Business International
He also has many years of professional experience in leading companies, such as Enel and Trenitalia
He is the author of numerous publications on the topics of business communication, marketing and human resources
Ms. Nadia Abdul Aziz
Ms. Nadia Abdul Aziz, President , National Association for Freight and Logistics(NAFL)
Joined UNASCO, a national freight forwarding company based in the UAE to manage their international agents and clients
Fully integrated their entire marketing and advertising campaign and integrated all their systems
Worked her way up to managing director over the past 10 years and currently is a major shareholder in the company
G. Vipin Shankar
CEO, St.John Freight Systems Ltd
Logistics and supply chain professional with 19 years of experience in the 3PL/Logistics sector. Extensive work experience across India, South Asia, and the Middle East.
In his current role as CEO of St. John Freight Solutions Ltd, oversees India and subcontinent operations
In his previous role as Country Head & Managing Director – India, APL Logistics, oversaw international operations in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Managed a full portfolio of international logistics services.
Dr. Melanie Mueller
Specialising in working together with corporate companies in providing an educational career pathway for staff
Melanie works as a business partner in developing a course mapping strategy, writing and applying for government course accreditations
Writing of delivery and assessment resources and the creation of on-line training programs
She has worked in areas of education in both private and public education facilities, within Australia and overseas
Capt. Srikanth Chandrasekaran
Master mariner with extensive nautical, commercial and practical knowledge with 30+ years experience in the marine industry
Extensive experience in bulk carriers, tankers, marine transport, cargo handling, offshore and on-shore industry
Expert in offshore industry, rig operation, port operations
Leads rig inspection, surveys, heavy lift operations, rig and barge moves, marine warranty survey attending vessels
Prof.S. Madhanagopal
38 Years experience and faculty at Indian Institute of Logistics from 2007. With his extensive industry experience and management skills, he is an excellent project manager and guide to students
He has professional experience in leading retail marketing for Indian Oil Corporation
Subject matter expert in inland/foreign transport and distribution management, Sensex and Forex Markets
Supply Chain Expert, extensive knowledge in International Trade, Retail and Distribution and teaches SCM,IBM and Financial Management Papers
Ms. Priya Peter Raj
Over 20 years of experience in technology, delivering business critical applications in NAM energy markets
Expert in Software methodologies and systems with customer-centric focus
Built and lead cross‐functional, cross‐border, multinational teams and IT and QA professionals
Lean, SAFe agile practitioner, advocate of big data privacy, minimalism and green environmental practices
Mr. Nirmal Kumar J
D-SAT has delivered software solutions to Logistics, Retail, FMCG, Education domains across the globe
In-depth knowledge in directing distribution, transportation and warehouse, container yard, vehicle yard activities and built customised software solution
Expert solution architect with experienced in IoT,ASRS and Blockchain
Implementation of logistics software solutions in Thailand, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Spain, Germany and United States
