Capt Varun Rawat

Capt Varun Rawat serves as the Director of AD Ports Group, leading transformative initiatives in maritime education at the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy. With extensive experience in ship captaincy and educational leadership, Capt Varun has previously held roles such as Acting Director of Nautical Academics and Senior Program Specialist, where responsibilities included course design, curriculum development, and quality control for academic programs. Prior to joining AD Ports Group, Capt Varun worked with Anglo Eastern Ship Management in various capacities, including Master and Chief Officer, and began a career in academia as a Lecturer at Blackpool and The Fylde College. Capt Varun holds a Master's Degree in Maritime and additional qualifications in Innovation Management and Corporate Sustainability from distinguished institutions.