Mr. Pratap B. Shirke is associated with the Company since 20th July 2007.

He holds a Degree in Civil Engineering from College of Engineering, Pune and a Master’s degree from Stanford University, USA. He has also done his MBA from Stanford University.

In 1974, he went to Dubai and founded the Pan Gulf Group of Companies for executing construction projects in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iraq and Kuwait.

In 1983, he moved to London and formed Oak Group PLC, which owned a chain of hotels in and around UK.

In 1987, he got involved in shipping business and purchased a number of Panamax dry bulk cargo vessels. Pan Gulf Group activities cover Ship Management, Hotels, Commercial Properties, Energy Management and Ship Ownership.

He also serves on the Boards of B. G. Shirke Construction Technology Private Limited, North of England P&I Association Ltd., Oak Group Ltd., SPP Pumps Ltd., Northern Navigation Fund II, Kirloskar Brothers International B.V., Kirloskar Pompen B.V., and North of England P&I DAC.

Mr. Pratap Shirke has expertise in management, Governance and overall experience in industry.