Nihar Rai

Nihar Rai is an experienced professional in maritime operations and the defence industry, currently serving as MTO with the Royal Australian Navy since October 2019, focusing on maritime trade protection and civil-military coordination. Additionally, Nihar has held multiple roles at South Metropolitan TAFE since April 2008, including Defence Industry Consultant, Principal Consultant for Industry 4.0 projects, and Director of Maritime Studies, leading strategic operations and staff performance in vocational education and training. Nihar has also been engaged with various organizations such as The Nautical Institute and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia, and has held leadership positions in educational boards and not-for-profit foundations. Nihar's educational background includes multiple degrees in logistics, maritime studies, and management from reputable institutions, contributing to a robust career in maritime and defence sectors.