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25+ years experience

Director – Operations & Strategy Planning

Velmurugan Ponnusamy

A quarter-century of distinguished leadership in high-stakes maritime logistics.

A veteran industry expert and dynamic leader with 25+ years of comprehensive experience in Port Operations, Crane O&M and heavy infrastructure management, with a formidable track record orchestrating end-to-end stevedoring lifecycles and directing complex engineering projects, including the successful erection and commissioning of heavy harbour machinery.

Known for a commanding, hands-on leadership style that optimises asset performance, enforces stringent safety protocols and drives operational efficiency under high-pressure industrial environments. An elite strategist and natural communicator who excels in high-level client management, transforming demanding technical challenges into smooth corporate solutions.

Highlights

25+ years in port operations, crane O&M and heavy infrastructure
End-to-end stevedoring lifecycle leadership
Erection & commissioning of heavy harbour machinery
Zero-downtime performance and real-time crisis management

Organisational experience

  1. Jan 2018 - Present

    Proprietor / Founder

    Pearlkani Enterprises

  2. Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

    Operations Leadership

    Mangalore New Port, Karnataka

  3. Aug 2005 - Jan 2014

    Port Operations

    Bothra Shipping Service Pvt Ltd, Vizag Port

  4. Feb 2000 - Jul 2005

    Vessel Operation Lead

    Ennore Port, Chennai