A Master Mariner with over 22 years of specialised expertise and extensive experience in Marine Underwriting, Claims, Supply chain and Risk Management with a demonstrated success at strategic thinking, innovation and leadership across organisations.

Currently Senior Vice President, Marine Specialty, Risk solutions at Lockton, UAE offering bespoke Marine Insurance risk solutions on all classes of Marine Insurance.

Was previously heading the

• Marine Underwriting Team of Qatar Insurance Company, UAE, overseeing a large portfolio of Marine Hull, Cargo, Energy, Aviation and Liability business.
• Regional Marine Risk Manager for AXA Gulf, providing Marine & Transport risk solutions to large corporates in the GCC region

Have a proven Regional Marine Risk Management expertise, having worked in tandem with Marine underwriters, claims managers, Brokers and clients alike in providing comprehensive Marine & Transport risk solutions.

Also experienced in the loss adjusting aspects of marine damages (Hull & Machinery, Cargo) and loss prevention activities, including conducting Marine Warranty Surveys for high-risk project cargo/heavy lift movements and associated surveys, including vessel suitability, condition, towage, etc. Represented P&I clubs in high-profile vessel collision/allision matters, cargo contamination claims, and other complex cases, providing technical assistance to marine lawyers in establishing and apportioning marine liability aspects.

Holds a Diploma from the Chartered Insurance Institute, with numerous other Insurance qualifications & certifications from Institutions of International repute, along with a MBA in International Shipping and Logistics.