Elektrans Group promotes Capt. Rishi Sharma to Director of Public Affairs in India.

Mumbai, May 26th 2016:

Elektrans Group is pleased to announce the advancement of former Director of Elektrans Shipping, Capt. Rishi Sharma, to Director of Public Affairs in India.

Rishi has been closely associated with Elektrans for the last 9 years during which he has held various management level positions. He has consistently contributed to the growth of the Elektrans Group and always acted as a solid ambassador for the Company.

In this newly established Directorship of Public Affairs in India, Capt Sharma will have a key role and joint responsibility in securing the Elektrans Group achieves its overall business objectives serving the Global shipping community. A key focus for Capt. Sharma will be to actively strengthen the organization’s impact and stakeholder engagement.

Professional approach, risk analysis, relationship management, thought leadership, personal network and stakeholder management skills has been his prime focus, which in his new role will further help in strengthening the Elektrans competitive stature in the markets we operate.

More specifically, and in recognition of his extensive crewing knowledge, Capt. Rishi Sharma will be working on internal support on a wide range of key important strategic crewing support tasks.

On the occasion of Capt. Rishi Sharma’s elevation to Director of Public Affairs for India, Mr. Daniel Chopra, Executive Chairman of Elektrans Global said, “In his new role as head of public affairs in India, Capt. Sharma will facilitate the strengthening of Elektrans’ positions in the markets, thereby ensuring the company’s sustainable success.”

Commenting on his new role, Capt. Rishi Sharma shared, “Elektrans is known for its relentless drive and passion to innovate as provide value added services to its global customer base. I will strive to amplify the company’s impact with my new appointment.”

About Elektrans Group

Celebrating 15 years as a business, privately owned Elektrans Group offers a wide range of tailor made and integrated shipping services to its global customer base.

From ship owning with technical management, e-commerce, commercial management to crew management, marine travel, ship recycling and freight forwarding the company seeks to offer sustainable value added services to its global clients.

The company owns and operates its own fleet of tanker vessels and actively pursuing a fleet expansion strategy.

With backward integration as the mantra, the company is supported by a growing number of 250 shore staff and 1500 ships crew.

The Group offers its services through a strong foothold of offices spread in Singapore, Dubai and across multiple key locations throughout India.

The name of the company Elektrans is derived from

E - E commerce

T - Transport

S - Shipping