Dr. Ganapathi Dhiwaghar (Dr. D) is the Founder and Chairman of the Group, recognized for his visionary leadership and global business acumen. An entrepreneur since his teens, he has built a diversified energy enterprise spanning crude oil, LNG, LPG, and refinery partnerships across multiple countries.

A pioneer in innovation, Dr. Dhiwaghar has contributed to advancements in wind energy and industrial technologies, and his strategic investments extend across energy, infrastructure, technology, and finance.

Driven by a commitment to sustainable growth and international collaboration, he continues to shape the Group’s direction, strengthening its global footprint and influence in the maritime and energy sectors.

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An accomplished entrepreneur and technical director with over 16 years of experience, Sasentharan excels in driving operational growth and business transformation.

He has led large-scale projects involving undersea and land cable deployments, ensuring seamless coordination between government and local agencies. With extensive experience in vessel operations, he emphasizes safety, efficiency, and performance at every level.

A visionary leader with strong analytical and strategic skills, Sasentharan is known for fostering collaboration, motivating teams, and turning complex goals into measurable results.

Eng. Vigneshwar has been leading commercial operations since 2012, playing a key role in establishing the group’s SOPs and operational frameworks.

An entrepreneur at heart, he founded his first NGO at 15, promoting tree planting in rural India. After earning his degree in Electronics Engineering, he began his career in operations at Amazon, later joining Ernst & Young in the Assurance team.

At 25, he founded Octagate Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a company building web and mobile solutions across logistics, healthcare, and IoT, while also investing in early-stage startups across Asia.

Vigneshwar’s strategic and technical expertise has been instrumental in implementing cloud-based systems, driving commercial growth, and expanding partnerships across global markets.

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Mr. Pasi is a management graduate with over 25 years of international experience in business evaluation and strategic growth. His expertise spans diverse sectors, including consumer products, real estate, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, IT, and oil & gas.

He also serves as Honorary Global Advisor at the Chamber of Foreign Trade & Industries Forum (CFTIF), supporting global trade initiatives for mid to large-scale enterprises worldwide.

A key pillar of our Indian operations, Mr. Pasi has been instrumental in land procurement and project execution for offshore supply base developments, while contributing to major international ventures across multiple regions.

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Adam Naylor is a performance-driven executive with extensive international experience, recognized for leading strategic and technology-driven business initiatives.

Starting his career as a Telecommunications Engineer, he spent 16 years across Asia gaining deep insight into how technology fuels national growth. This foundation led him to the energy sector, where he applies his technical expertise to deliver efficient, community-focused energy solutions.

With over 14 years at a multinational company, Adam blends entrepreneurial vision with operational excellence. Known for his dedication and precision, he has played a key role in building trading networks and streamlining global operations.

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Mr. Thanabalan brings 28 years of extensive experience across Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Integrated Warehousing, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Business Development. With a background in Accounting and Banking in the early stages of his career, he developed strong strategic skills, streamlining business operations, and adopting new technologies. His ability to motivate teams and drive performance has been instrumental in achieving overall organizational goals.

Ms. Yeong Wai Yen has over 21 years of experience in the legal sector as a legal secretary, specializing in administration and legal documentation. Her expertise includes drafting legal sale and purchase agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all legal processes. Additionally, she serves as a document controller and internal legal advisor, providing valuable insights and support to the legal team.Ms. Yeong serves as Vice President of Administration, overseeing the overall office management of the UPG Group of Companies, with a particular focus on United Petro Holdings SDN. BHD, Malaysia.