Based in Dubai, Bijali Nair has worked with DNV for 32 years and currently serves as Vice President and Regional Offshore Manager for the Middle East, Africa, and South East Europe. A mechanical engineer with an MBA from Manchester Business School and executive education from INSEAD, Bijali has extensive experience in the newbuilding and operation of offshore drilling and production vessels. Over the course of a long career with DNV, Bijali has held a variety of management positions. He is instrumental in leading many offshore events in Middle East, Egypt and India and is the face of DNV’s offshore classification business in the region.