OUR TEAM
HARMEET BHATIA
DURAI SHUNMUGAM
HARMEET BHATIA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Harmeet assumed command in 2004 on an oil/chemical tanker before transitioning ashore in 2007 to join the tanker commercial sector. Subsequently, he pursued and completed his MBA. With extensive experience in senior positions prior to Raffles Commercial, he possesses a deep understanding of the tanker industry across various roles.
CHEN LEI
DURAI SHUNMUGAM
HARMEET BHATIA
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Chen Lei spent three years sailing on VLCC tankers mainly. Transitioning ashore into tanker operations for a year before setting up chartering desks for ZhenHua Oil and ChemChina Singapore. Subsequently, he assumed the role of System Refinery Feedstock Coordinator for five years. Building on his experience, he spent tw
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Chen Lei spent three years sailing on VLCC tankers mainly. Transitioning ashore into tanker operations for a year before setting up chartering desks for ZhenHua Oil and ChemChina Singapore. Subsequently, he assumed the role of System Refinery Feedstock Coordinator for five years. Building on his experience, he spent two years in a senior position with an established pooling company, specializing in various oil & chemical tankers.
DURAI SHUNMUGAM
DURAI SHUNMUGAM
DURAI SHUNMUGAM
HEAD OF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Qualified in England and Singapore, Durai has over 30 years of legal and practical experience in shipping and international trade. He headed up an international law firm’s Singapore disputes practice for over a decade before setting out on his own to focus on core clients. Currently, in addition to heading up Le
HEAD OF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Qualified in England and Singapore, Durai has over 30 years of legal and practical experience in shipping and international trade. He headed up an international law firm’s Singapore disputes practice for over a decade before setting out on his own to focus on core clients. Currently, in addition to heading up Legal & Compliance for Raffles, he is a qualified arbitrator, a sought-after mediator and sits on the Board of Governors for a top ranked local educational institution.
Capt. JAYANT BHIWANDKAR
Capt. JAYANT BHIWANDKAR
Capt. JAYANT BHIWANDKAR
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Capt. Jayant Bhiwandkar has a strong operational background in the maritime industry with experience on Oil and Chemical Tankers. His experience includes 21 years of sailing, and 7 years with technical managers. His strong education and knowledge collected over the years is highly valued in our commercial operations.
Capt. RAJENDRA BIST
Capt. JAYANT BHIWANDKAR
Capt. JAYANT BHIWANDKAR
OPERATIONS MANAGER
A Master Mariner with 15 years sailing experience on parcel chemical/ Oil-chem tankers. He has worked ashore since 2015 with established technical managers and commercial operators. He is a MBA graduate (Finance & Operations) and member of the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers.
NATASHA KHOO
Capt. JAYANT BHIWANDKAR
NATASHA KHOO
CHARTERING EXECUTIVE
After 6 months as a Trade Analyst at an established tanker pooling company, Natasha embarked on her bachelor’s degree at the University of Plymouth on a MaritimeOne scholarship and graduated with Honours. After which, she spent about a year in tanker operations before taking her career to the next level on the chartering desk with us, specializing in the CPP trade.
SAM GAO
PRISHA ANILDAS
PRISHA ANILDAS
FINANCE MANAGER
After graduating in BSc (Hons) Degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, Sam started his career as an external auditor. With 2 years of practical experience in both private and public sectors he moved to shipping and has over 8 years of experience in commercial and ship management. He is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
PRISHA ANILDAS
PRISHA ANILDAS
PRISHA ANILDAS
ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE
Backed by an Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance from London School of Business and Finance and a bachelor’s degree in Maritime Transportation & Logistics from the University of Plymouth, Prisha then gained invaluable experience at an outsourced accounting firm for 3 years. She is now with us navigating the intricate financial waters of the maritime commercial industry.
ANDREA LIM
PRISHA ANILDAS
ANDREA LIM
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Andrea graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Accountancy) from RMIT University and has gained hands on experience through internships in accounting. She is eager to continue learning and growing in her role.
NURFIDIYANA
RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE MANAGER
Nur Fidiyana has a strong foundation in client services, starting with a three-year stint as a receptionist followed by enhancing her expertise as a manicurist with Urban Company. Currently, she continues her passion for customer care as a receptionist with us.