Krishnan Subramaniam
International Chairman Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Krishnan Subramaniam is a distinguished expert in supply chain management, logistics, commercial shipping, and industry education, with nearly four decades of experience. He currently serves as Chief Learning Officer at Transworld Academy of Excellence.
He holds industry leadership roles as the International Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), U.K and as a key member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) UAE's Steering Committee for the
Customs & Trade Facilitation Commission.
Throughout his career, Krishnan has held significant positions at Bharat Petroleum Corporation in India, Shell Petroleum in Dubai and Singapore, Aurora Tankers/IMC Group in Singapore, Fusion Group in Dubai and India, and Petrochem Middle East in Dubai. As a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (FICS), he is also an active trainer and mentor with the ICS as well as other professional bodies.
Krishnan’s contributions extend into academia, where he serves as an Academic Advisor at various maritime institutions and as an adjunct faculty member at S.P. Jain School of Global Management, Dubai, UPES India, IIM Mumbai and Gujarat Maritime University, sharing his deep knowledge of shipping and logistics with the
next generation of industry professionals.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
The Talent Gap: Who Will Power Tomorrow’s Supply Chains?
As crew shortages deepen and recruitment pipelines stall, the maritime industry faces an urgent question: who will run tomorrow’s ships – and the wider ecosystem that supports them? From seafarers on board to planners, engineers, technologists and logistics professionals on shore, the sector must find ways to strengthen visibility, attract young talent, and build clear pathways into maritime careers. What role can collaboration with universities play? How can AI and digital tools support both upskilling and the creation of more attractive, future focused roles? This panel explores the human challenges across the full maritime value chain and the solutions needed to secure its next generation.
Thursday 05 February 15:00 - 15:45 Main Stage
Talent Gap
As crew shortages deepen and recruitment pipelines stall, the maritime industry faces an urgent question: who will run tomorrow’s ships – and the wider ecosystem that supports them? From seafarers on board to planners, engineers, technologists and logistics professionals on shore, the sector must find ways to strengthen visibility, attract young talent, and build clear pathways into maritime careers. What role can collaboration with universities play? How can AI and digital tools support both upskilling and the creation of more attractive, future focused roles? This panel explores the human challenges across the full maritime value chain and the solutions needed to secure its next generation.
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