Aju Abraham Thomas

Aju Abraham Thomas is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the maritime and shipping industry, currently serving as the Territory Manager for the Wilhelmsen Group, covering the UAE, Oman, Qatar, and the Middle East SubCon & East Africa since June 2006. Aju has held various leadership positions, including Managing Director at Barwil Egytrans Shipping Agencies SAE in Egypt, where responsibilities included business turnaround and organizational development. Aju's career also includes roles such as Global Market Segment Manager for Oil & Gas, overseeing key account management and product/service innovation. Prior to Wilhelmsen, Aju served as Projects Manager at GAC Group, focusing on breakbulk and heavy lift projects. Aju's educational background includes multiple advanced degrees in shipping, business administration, and leadership from renowned institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, complemented by executive leadership programs at the WW Academy in Norway.