Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Ashish Agarwal

Managing Director & CEO

Seros Energy

Ashish
Ashish

Ashish is a highly experienced professional with a remarkable 25-year career a nd has held leadership positions in various industries across geographies.In 2007, Ashish joined Essar Group as a key team member who led EssarGroup's entry into the SEZ (Special Economic Zone) business. Serving as theHead of Strategy and Business Development, he later became the Senior VicePresident in the Chairman's Office, overseeing the strategic direction of thegroup's diverse portfolio in sectors such as Energy, Steel, Shipping,Infrastructure, and Logistics across different regions.In 2019, Ashish started building Seros Companies, expanding its portfolio toinclude the Energy, Shipping, Offshore, and Logistics sectors. Currently, heserves as the Managing Director and CEO of the company.Under Ashish's leadership, Seros Energy has emerged as India's largestintegrated onshore Oilfield Services company. The company offers a widerange of services, such as Oil and Gas Drilling, Directional Drilling,Hydrofracking, Cementing, Coil-Tubing, Nitrogen pumping, and well testing. Itboasts a substantial fleet of drilling rigs and well-service equipment.Ashish embarked on his professional journey 25 years ago as a GroupManagement Trainee with the Adani Group, contributing to projects at AdaniWilmar. Following his tenure at Adani, he delved into entrepreneurship,leading successful manufacturing start-ups in sectors like injection moulding,ginger processing, and manufacturing air conditioners for renowned brandssuch as Samsung, LG, and Daikin.Ashish, an alumnus of Harvard Business School and the Indian Institute ofManagement Ahmedabad is also a qualified CFA. His extensive expertise inOperations, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Strategy equips him to steerthe company towards financial excellence and strategic growth. Ashish is alsoan active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO)With a diverse career and a track record of successful ventures andturnarounds, Ashish remains abreast of digital and technology-drivenbusiness transformations.

Session Overview
Wednesday, 6 November
15:45
Maritime & Logistics Conference Conference Room A 15:45 - 16:30
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The role of digitalisation in building a safer and more energy efficient maritime future

Digital technologies can optimise operations and help reduce emissions, while improving safety in handling high-risk fuels. They can also help in combating piracy and cybersecurity threats in vulnerable regions. Real-time data analytics and AI-driven systems can identify operational inefficiencies as well as inform decisions impacting energy efficiency. These technologies are pivotal in steering the maritime industry towards a safer, more energy efficient, and sustainable future. Beyond operational gains, an increasingly automated industry empowers the next generation of maritime professionals to view shipping as an increasingly attractive career path.

Attendee insights:

Learn how emerging digital technologies, including AI, autonomous systems, and real-time analytics are revolutionising maritime operations to enhance safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability in the industry's advancement towards a greener future.

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