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Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) announces the appointment of Sankalp Shukla as the new Managing Director of BSM in India, effective 1 January 2025. He will succeed Sanjeev Sharma who is retiring after 10 years in the role.
Shukla has been with the company for more than 28 years. He joined BSM as a cadet in 1995, rising through the maritime ranks, eventually becoming a master. He later shifted to shore management, holding various positions, including Marine Superintendent, Crew Manager, followed by Deputy Director, and Crew Service Centre (CSC) Head. In 2021, he was promoted to Managing Director of CSC India.
In addition to his role at BSM, Shukla also acts as Chairman of the Foreign Shipowners Representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA). He holds a MSc in International Shipping, Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom.
“I am confident that Sankalp Shukla's dedication, hard work, and eagerness for more responsibilities will bring continued business growth and progress in BSM India in the coming years,” said Ian Beveridge, CEO of BSM. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sanjeev Sharma for his exceptional knowledge, skills, and leadership, which have ensured customer satisfaction and made BSM India a profitable and stable business unit throughout his tenure.”
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