Mr. Pawan Sahni
Vice President, Business Development Director, Middle East & Africa
DNV Maritime
Pawan Sahni is a distinguished maritime leader with over 30 years of global experience spanning ship operations, classification, and strategic business development. As Vice President at DNV Maritime, he spearheads commercial growth and stakeholder engagement across the Middle East and Africa.
A former Chief Engineer, Pawan has led pioneering projects in shuttle tanker conversions, LNG vessel life extension, and the development of integrated service hub at Singapore. He is a passionate advocate for maritime decarbonization, championing the adoption of clean technologies, and sustainable shipping practices. A regular speaker and panelist, Pawan brings deep insights into the industry’s energy transition, regulatory evolution, and the role of innovation in shaping a greener maritime future.
