Kartik Ahuja

Kartik Ahuja is an experienced professional in the shipping and finance industries, currently serving as Vice President at Macquarie Group since September 2021, specializing in Shipping Finance and Energy Transition. Prior to this, Kartik held the position of Vice President - Commercial, Projects at Guardian Navigation, where responsibilities included corporate projects and leveraging big data for decision-making. Kartik's background also includes roles at Chatsworth Securities LLC as an industry expert in investment banking, Director at Gemini Tankers LLC where strategic direction and commercial business enhancements were key focuses, and managerial positions at Teekay and CSAV, delivering significant improvements in operational efficiency and partnership development. Kartik began a career in maritime operations as a Deck Officer with V.Ships, combining extensive practical experience with academic credentials that include an MBA in Finance and Leadership from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.