Ryan Kumar

Co-Founder & Managing Director Direct Search Global

Ryan Kumar is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Direct Search Global, a recruitment firm specialising in maritime, shipping and commodities. Working closely with employers and professionals, he brings a practical perspective on the skills, attitudes and relationships that shape careers across the shipping and logistics community.

His recruitment experience offers insight into how newcomers can demonstrate their value, earn trust and build a professional reputation in an industry where relationships and reliability matter.

At Breakbulk Asia’s Education Day, Ryan will moderate “Becoming Industry Ready: The Unwritten Rules of Building Your Professional Reputation.” He will guide a candid discussion connecting industry expectations with practical advice for students and aspiring professionals looking to enter the breakbulk, project cargo and wider maritime sectors.