Akshat Pande

Akshat Pande is a digital engagement manager at Bristlecone, with previous experience as a 2nd and 3rd assistant engineer at NYK Ship Management Pte Ltd. At Bristlecone, Akshat has been responsible for enhancing digital engagement strategies. During the tenure at NYK, key responsibilities included designing procurement plans for machinery components, negotiating with suppliers to reduce costs, and optimizing cargo operations. Akshat has also implemented preventive maintenance models and led digital transformation initiatives on LPG carriers. Educational qualifications include an MBA in General Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a B.Tech in Marine Engineering from the Marine Engineering and Research Institute, supplemented by a Marine Engineer Officer-Class IV Examination certification.