The visionary and expert leaders propelling Abrao Group

Leadership Team

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  George Abrao

  Chairman – Abrao Group


George Abrao
Chairman – Abrao Group
Mr. George Abrao is the Chairman of the Abrao Group of Companies. He is responsible for the overall management plans and strategic business development of the Group . Mr. George, a Commerce Graduate, has close to 40 years of experience in the shipping business. He is responsible for introducing and establishing Main Line Operators (MLO) into India like WAN HAI (Taiwan), Interasia Lines (Japan), etc. He spearheaded the group’s diversification from container agency business to Vessel owning and chartering, feeder agency, NVOCC, Ship to Ship Transfer Operations (STS) and end to end logistics solution provider. He is also presently the Vice President of AMTOI (Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India) and leads the AMTOI NVOCC council as its Chairman.
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  Lenny Abrao

  Managing Director – Abrao Group


Lenny Abrao
Managing Director – Abrao Group
Mr. Lenny Abrao is a Managing Director in the Abrao Group of Companies. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and has an experience of more than 25 years in shipping business. A licensed Custom Broker and well experienced with the EXIM procedures. He is responsible for overall process management and operations of the group. He is also overseeing the digitization initiatives of the Group and implementation of ERP systems across business verticals which is to provide a superior customer experience.
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  S Varadarajan

  Director Strategy & Planning - Abrao Group


S Varadarajan
Director Strategy & Planning - Abrao Group
S. Varadarajan is a Double Graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management and Law. He has more than 37 years of experience in the Logistic Industry in various segments such as Liner Agency, Freight Forwarding, Oil field Support Services, Container Freight Stations (conceptualizing to implementation), NVOCC, Road Transportation, Cold Chain, Warehousing and Distribution and Domestic Coastal Container service. Previously, he held the post of Managing Director of a USD 200 million Turnover Logistics company. He is an astute business leader with proven ability in shaping long term vision and strategy for the organisation.

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  Clarence Xavier

  Director Technology – Abrao Group


Clarence Xavier
Director Technology – Abrao Group
Mr. Clarence Xavier has 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He is accountable for providing the technology roadmap to the company in its quest for enhanced digitalization of its services. He brings with him, his immense experience of executing several large programmes & IT support services across different geographies for multinational clients. While driving the technology vision of the company, he is also accountable for providing a scalable, secure and an intuitive platform for running the day to day IT operations of the company. Mr. Clarence is an expert with cutting-edge experience, revolutionized IT practices and possess in-depth knowledge. He is highly organised, self-motivated, proficient and calm in a stressful situation with well-developed skills. An IT Strategist with a keen Eye for Progress, broad understanding, goal-oriented, great communicator and Interpersonal skills.
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International Operations

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  Rajna Ganesh

  Chief Financial & Governance Officer – Abrao Group




Rajna Ganesh

Chief Financial & Governance Officer – Abrao Group

An astute finance professional, Chartered Accountant & Dip. In Information Systems Audit from Institute of Chartered Accountant of India with over thirty years’ experience in Financial Management, Business Due Diligence & Enterprise Valuation, Treasury, Financial Budget & Business Plan, Internal Process ,Risk Management and Compliance.

She comes with immense experience in shipping and logistics industry having served as CFO of a global maritime logistics group with diversified businesses spread across various countries.

Her experience includes coordinating with various financial intermediaries for raising fund and non-fund-based facilities to meet business needs.

She has successfully achieved various cost saving measures by implementing indices such as drill down SOPs, Operational KPIs, Cost Matrices and bespoke Performance Reports for business segments.

Presently she holds the position of Chief Financial and Governance Officer and is placed at Dubai, the global headquarters of the Abrao group.

She professionally aides the senior management team in monitoring and achieving business expansion and growth plans of the Abrao group.

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  Leo Huang

  Vice Chairman – Bluewater Lines




Leo Huang

Vice Chairman – Bluewater Lines

Mr. Leo has 30 years of work experience in Wan Hai Lines (WHL) including overseas posts in India and Singapore. He is currently the Vice Chairman of Blue Water Lines Pte. Ltd. He is responsible to monitor and guide the President of the company and also looks after the functioning of the Finance Team and Audit Team. Mr. Leo introduces new opportunities in the shipping and logistics sector for both Blue Water Lines Pte. Ltd. and other group of companies that can engage in and benefit from.

He joined WHL in 1990 as a Division Head (Vice President), worked with significant departments and operations such as Finance, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Auditing, HR & Administration. In the initial years of his career, he managed operations for WHL Singapore and India and also played the role of Chief Auditor & Spokesman for WHL. During his tenure, Mr. Leo served as a Senior VP in WHL HQ where he administrated global sales, marketing and commercial functions of WHL offices in Taiwan and overseas.

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  Honda Lin

  President – Bluewater Lines




Honda Lin

President – Bluewater Lines

Mr. Honda Lin has 23 years of in-depth experience in Intra-Asia logistics/container shipping industry and is currently President of Blue Water Lines Pte Ltd. He has 19 years of experience in managing multiple countries/region (Taiwan, Indonesia, Dubai, HKG and China). He has extensive experience and knowledge of all core shipping functions and also contributed to the company through stints in key functions like: Planning, Network, Sales, Marketing, Commercial, Partnership, Operation, Finance, Administration and Line Management. He has created a more responsive and market-driven organisation by redefining the organization through strategic and efficient restructuring, building, and renovation.

Mr. Honda is responsible for several projects such as developing the current business, new opportunities for new business and new regions, identifying and induction of right people for further expansion and development of company’s activities. He also responsible for ensuring the technology advancement in the company.

India Operations

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  Capt. Anuj Bajaj

  CEO & President – Fendercare Omega


Capt. Anuj Bajaj
CEO & President – Fendercare Omega
Master Mariner (F.G.) with over 15 years’ experience at sea and about 25 years on shore in Shipping Industry in Senior Management positions with a variety of portfolios. A well-known figure in the Oil and Gas industry both in India and Overseas. Alumnus of the prestigious T.S. Rajendra 1980-81 batch passing out with an Extra First Class.
Joined Abrao Group in February 2004 and assisted the organisation in forming the Joint Venture with Fendercare Marine UK who are the global leaders in Ship to Ship Transfer operations of Oil and Gas cargoes. Pioneer of Commercial third party Ship to Ship Transfer of Oil and Gas cargoes in the Indian subcontinent
Based at New Delhi office and Heading the region of Indian Subcontinent which is under the control of the JV Fendercare Marine Omega (India Pvt. Ltd.). ISC operations are carried out at various ports in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh
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  Jitendra Srivatsava

  CEO - Triton Logistics and Maritime




Jitendra Srivatsava

CEO - Triton Logistics and Maritime

Jitendra has professionally managed diverse leadership positions in India and South East Asia, with 23+ years of experience in International Freight Forwarding, Global Sales, Supply Chain and Logistics. He has a knack to create, train and develop ‘result-driven’ teams to success with ever changing business scenarios through customer development, revenue growth, operational efficiency, financial management and people motivation. He continuously works towards driving complex business plans to increased profitability and productivity. He is known in the industry for his customer centric and process driven approach.

In his over 23 years of career, he has worked in various leadership positions with Kuehne + Nagel, BAX Global, Panalpina and Ahlers.

Jitendra holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (International Business) from Fortune Institute of International Business, New Delhi.

Currently, Jitendra is the CEO for Triton Logistics and Maritime, the logistics division of the Abrao Group.

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  Raju Anthony

  VP Commercial – Abrao Group


Raju Anthony
VP Commercial – Abrao Group
Mr. Raju Anthony is a dynamic professional with 17+ years of considerable experience as a Finance Professional serving the Shipping Industry. He is currently the Vice President – Commercial for Abrao Group. He is responsible for the Group’s Strategic Financial Planning, Compliance, reporting and optimizing the return on investments across locations. Previously, he held the responsibility of serving different capacities including the Planning lead, Business Integration lead for different products of the Group.
He continuously drives the change by establishing the overall integration process design, mechanics and protocols to be followed by all participants and executives. He accelerates the process by helping the executive staff and pushing for timely decisions on key issues and providing true accountability for action items and deadlines.

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  Noor Shaikh

  Group Chief Financial Officer – Abrao Group




Noor Shaikh

Group Chief Financial Officer – Abrao Group

Mr. Noor Shaikh is a Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountant of India with twenty-four plus years of experience in Financial & Cost Accounting, Corporate Finance (Equity and Debt), Financial Planning & Analysis, Compliance, Business Restructuring, Business Analytics, Treasury Management, Investments, Internal Audit, Internal Controls Framework & Risk Management and Information Systems.

His functional experience is spread across industries such as shipping (container, diving, maintenance and supply vessels), land transportation, freight forwarding, logistics, business consultancy and audit, which is gained working with leading organizations both internationally and India. In Abrao Group he holds the position of Group Chief Financial Officer responsible for Financial functions of the Indian entities of the Group. He operates out of our Mumbai Corporate Office and is supported by strong team of professionals.

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  Shubha Sinha

  Dy. General Manager HR – Abrao Group


Shubha Sinha
Dy. General Manager HR – Abrao Group
Qualified Human Resource professional having 15 years of experience, with a balance of Generalist & Specialist skills.
Extensively worked in all spheres of HR, across Investment Banking, Shipping, Consulting & Hospitality industries.
Currently heading Human Resources division at Abrao Group - responsible for spearheading functions within HR & Admin domain; for conceptualizing & driving key people strategies of the Group
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