Capt. Anoop Sharma appointed Managing Director of Essar Shipping
The Board of Directors of Essar Shipping Ltd. has appointed Capt. Anoop Sharma as the Managing Director of the company, effective 1st November 2015, the company said in its press release.
Capt.Capt. Sharma joined Essar in 2008 and until recently, served as CEO & Wholetime Director of Essar Shipping Limited. He is a Master (FG) with a Diploma in Marketing Management from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. Capt Sharma will be responsible for managing and growing the shipping business.
As Managing Director, Capt. Sharma will report to the Board of Essar Shipping Ltd.
About Essar Shipping
Essar Shipping Limited operates a diversified fleet of 26 vessels, including VLCCs, Capesize, Mini-capesize, Supramaxes, mini-bulk carriers & tugs. A sizeable part of the capacity is deployed using an optimal mix of spot markets, long-term contracts and COAs, maximising profit and insulating the company from the volatility.
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