Executive Profile
Dr. Abhijit Singh is a visionary leader and an internationally recognized expert in maritime,
logistics, and supply chain management with over two decades of professional excellence.
A dynamic strategist and transformation leader, he has driven large-scale reforms across
infrastructure, policy, and technology-enabled operations.
His career spans C-Suite and Board-level leadership, national policy formulation,
and global representation. He has served as Chairman and Expert Member on multiple
Government of India committees and has worked closely with the PMO, NITI Aayog,
Cabinet Committees, and Inter-Ministerial Groups.
Professional Experience
Dr. Singh began his career as a Marine Engineer Officer with Executive Ship Management,
Singapore, followed by BP Shipping, London. He later transitioned into senior leadership
roles shaping India’s maritime infrastructure and investment ecosystem.
- Executive Director – Indian Ports Association (Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways)
- Assistant Vice President – Invest India (DPIIT, Govt. of India)
- Professor (Maritime Logistics Practice) – UPES
- Youngest Senior Officer in the history of Indian Ports Association
Teaching & Research
Dr. Singh has taught over 500+ managers and students across premier institutions in India.
His research focuses on technology and process management, techno-economic feasibility,
strategic assessment, and environmental sustainability.
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Ports, Shipping & Terminal Management
- Maritime Economics, Law & Arbitration
- Technology Trends in Maritime & Logistics
- PPP Projects, International Trade & Transport
Visiting Faculty at IIM Bangalore, IIM Raipur and other premier institutions.
Executive Education & National Initiatives
Dr. Singh led the formulation of the Training Policy for Major Ports 2024 and
spearheaded capacity building for over 28,000 port officers through 350+ training
programmes across 29 clusters.
He played a pivotal role in national initiatives such as National Logistics Portal-Marine,
Port Community System (PCS 1x), Sagarmala Programme, and Maritime India Vision 2030.
