Niraj Nanda

Niraj Nanda is the Chief Commercial Officer of Anglo-Eastern, focusing on developing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with clients. As a key member of the executive team, he drives the company's commercial strategy, sales, marketing, external communications, and ESG reporting.

With nearly three decades at Anglo-Eastern, Niraj has a deep understanding of the organization and industry. He began his career at sea, attaining the rank of Master before moving to the Mumbai office in 2009 and relocating to Hong Kong in 2016.

Niraj oversees client reporting for 750 vessels and in various roles, including Director of Crew Management, he significantly expanded the crew management business to over 250 vessels. He also served as General Manager for Anglo-Eastern India, overseeing crewing operations and achieving over 2,000 global seafarer recruitments annually. Niraj played a vital role in establishing the cadet academy and leading the Trainees Division, engaging thousands of active trainees each year.

Notably, he was a top finalist for the ‘Young Person of the Year’ award at the CrewConnect Global Industry Awards in 2018, reflecting his impact in the maritime sector.