Krishnan Subramaniam
International Vice 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 Run Tomorrow’s Ships?
With an ageing workforce, crew shortages, and stalling recruitment, the industry faces a critical human shortage. What can be done to attract, retain, and protect the next generation of maritime and logistics talent? What role will AI play in reskilling, or plugging some of the gaps?
Thursday 05 February 15:00 - 15:45 Main Stage
Talent Gap
With an ageing workforce, crew shortages, and stalling recruitment, the industry faces a critical human shortage. What can be done to attract, retain, and protect the next generation of maritime and logistics talent? What role will AI play in reskilling, or plugging some of the gaps?
Main Stage Asia/Dubai2026 Education Day Sessions
The Talent Gap: Who Will Run Tomorrow’s Ships?
With an ageing workforce, crew shortages, and stalling recruitment, the industry faces a critical human shortage. What can be done to attract, retain, and protect the next generation of maritime and logistics talent? What role will AI play in reskilling, or plugging some of the gaps?
Thursday 05 February 15:00 - 15:45 Main Stage
Talent Gap
With an ageing workforce, crew shortages, and stalling recruitment, the industry faces a critical human shortage. What can be done to attract, retain, and protect the next generation of maritime and logistics talent? What role will AI play in reskilling, or plugging some of the gaps?
Main Stage Asia/Dubai
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