Dr. Saunak Rai, FICS

Chairman Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN Branch)

Dr. Saunak Rai, FICS is a distinguished maritime executive and industry leader who serves as Head of FueLNG, the Shell–Seatrium joint venture. He also serves as Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN Branch) and as a Board Director of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Asia Board. Beyond his corporate leadership, Dr. Rai plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of maritime decarbonisation. He is Chairman of Singapore’s National Technical Committee for Bunkering (Cryogenic and Gaseous Fuels), leading the development of standards and best practices for LNG, ammonia, biomethane, and hydrogen bunkering in alignment with the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonisation agenda. A President’s Gold Medallist in Nautical Science from T.S. Chanakya, Dr. Rai further earned an MBA in Shipping and Logistics from Copenhagen Business School, graduating among the institution’s top-performing students. He has been awarded the Professional Doctorate in Global leadership from European International University, Paris.