Akanksha Batura Pai is Executive Director of Sinoda Shipping Agency, Strategy Head for Raks International, and Director of Seamind Blue Ocean, where she drives digitalisation, talent development and sustainable growth in maritime services. She advises Sailor’s Cart, a seafarer-focused e-commerce platform, and led Sinoda to become Singapore’s first FONASBA member, where she now sits on its Education & Quality Committee. A passionate industry advocate, Akanksha is IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador Emerita, serves on the Singapore Shipping Association Council, and is a Global Ambassador for Mission to Seafarers, WISTA and Maritime SheEO. She contributes to the Nautical Institute and leads the Women in Logistics community at the Singapore Logistics Association, while mentoring maritime start-ups through PIER71. She also serves as Liaison Officer at the Consulate-General of Malta in Singapore and is a Director on the NUS Business School Alumni Association Board. Akanksha holds a BBA (Hons), MSc (Management), CEMS MIM from National University of Singapore, a Professional Doctorate from European International University and most recently a Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Maritime Management from the World Maritime University. Recognised globally, she has received multiple honours including Seatrade 20 Under 40, Top 100 Women in Shipping (#1 in 2025), Maritime SheEO Leader of the Year, and Shiptek Rising Star 2025