Robert Desai

Robert joined V.Group from P&O Maritime Logistics, a global marine logistics company, where he was Chief Commercial Officer and Offshore Director.

Robert joins with an 18 year track-record of successfully leading cross-functional teams in shipping businesses. Robert brings a breadth and depth of experience in leading the strategic commercial agenda and delivering solid business results including significant contract wins, deepening customer relationships, and developing strategic partnerships and markets.

Prior to P&O, Robert spent nine years with Topaz Energy & Marine, most notably as Chief Commercial Officer from 2016 to 2019, where he played an executive leadership role in driving high performance culture initiatives in a global context.

Robert holds an MBA degree from London Business School.