Aug 2019 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Singapore

• Global Head of Commodity Analytics & Research for Maritime Trade at IHS Markit leading an integrated commodity analytics product management, data science and research teams. As a business head, responsible for driving new product growth for our analytics products Commodities at Sea and Freight Analytics. With a solid IHS Markit proprietary maritime big data, analytics and commodity market expertise, creating a best in class solution for transparency and superior visibility into global energy and bulk commodity trade flows.

Aug 2017 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Singapore

• Regional Content Leader and Senior Analyst - Transportation at Bloomberg Intelligence. Responsible for coverage of sectors including global shipping, shipbuilders, Asian airlines and logistics. Core focus on industry and company research while building in-depth understanding of global macroeconomics and China industrial and macroeconomic fundamentals.

Nov 2012 – Jul 2017 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Singapore

• As the Head of Drewry Financial Research Services, I led Drewry’s financial research team and investment research division providing independent maritime investment advice to leading institutional investors. Actively participated in maritime advisory business undertaking consultancy assignments. Previously worked with Lehman Brothers, Nomura and RS Platou Markets in Singapore, as the lead analyst covering globally listed companies in shipping. Apart from core focus on equity research for maritime transport sectors, also involved in capital raising and IPO process within the maritime sector. Having worked across multiple geographies with companies and gained experience of the maritime sectors across US, Europe and Asia. Regularly interviewed by the media on developments in the maritime sector and widely quoted in both the industry and financial press.

Mar 2010 – Oct 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Singapore

• As the Lead Equity Analyst for RS Platou’s global Shipping team with primary focus on Asian companies and US listed companies, I was responsible for providing research services to the various clients of firms ranging from asset managers to global long/short, long only and hedge funds.
• Primary coverage spanning stocks listed in US, HK, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia with market cap in excess of USD 10 bn under coverage.
• Covering shipping sector with the global team. Developed very strong understanding of global macroeconomics and China industrial and macroeconomic fundamentals.
• Strong focus on Chinese economy, equity markets, commodities and major industrial sectors.
• Thorough understanding of Metals, Mining and Commodities companies, global trade flows with focus on energy and oil markets, LNG, grain, etc.
• Established company management contacts and existing relationships with Institutional Investors.

Jun 2008 – Feb 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Worked for Asia Ex-Japan Asian Shipping and Transportation Team with coverage of sectors spanning Shipping , Ports and Infrastructure. Team coverage of all major companies listed in Asia ex-Japan region.
• As equity research analyst responsible for preparing research reports, generating investment ideas, and providing comprehensive equity research to international and regional clients (Institutional Investors, Hedge funds and Trading Desks).
• Sector Analysis & Company Reports
• Financial Analysis
• Earnings Reports
• Product Management

Aug 2003 – May 2007 · 3 yrs 9 mos

• Worked with various shipping organizations over a period of 4 years (2003 – 2007) as an Engineer Officer.