President,
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone
Completing 4 Decades of experience, Capt. Sandeep Mehta is one of the foremost stalwarts of the Indian Maritime industry. During this tenure, Capt Mehta has acquired considerable expertise in the various aspects of the Port Management, Shipping, Logistics and Infrastructure business.
Capt Mehta’s areas of responsibility have encompassed Supply Chain and International Logistics, Bulk & Container port operations, Global Liner Shipping, Port Infrastructure development and Management.
Embarking upon his career as a seafarer, Capt Mehta rapidly progressed up the ranks to become a Captain, assuming command of ships which were then amongst the largest in the merchant carrier fleet. After 12 years of sailing, Capt Mehta decided to move offshore, where he handled a number of successively senior positions in the Container Shipping industry.
After successful completion of a challenging stint in the highly competitive Container Shipping industry, Capt. Mehta ventured into the then nascent private port industry in India, joining the Adani Group as President and CEO of Mundra Ports and SEZ. During this period, Mundra rapidly evolved from a minor port to grow into India’s largest private port, in various businesses including Container Terminals, Bulk, Liquid and Automobile Logistics.
He was also responsible for development of Container Terminals, Private Rail Operations, Container Freight Stations & Inland Container Depots and grain storage facilities for the Adani Group in India.
He later took up the position of CEO for Adani ports in Australia, where he was a part of core management team, tasked to execute Adani Group’s integrated mine, rail and port development projects, including new port expansions.
Capt. Mehta currently serves as the President for Business Development activities of Adani Ports and it’s overseas port projects.
Capt. Mehta has over the years augmented his practical knowledge by undergoing various specialised courses in the field of Shipping and Transport.
Capt. Mehta has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Ship Broker’s, London and also the Company of Master Mariners, as well as being a Loss Assessor & Surveyor.
During his spare time, Capt. Mehta writes about issues related to the Maritime and Supply Chain industries. He is also a regular speaker at various Business and Industry forums and has been invited as a guest lecturer by various Management institutes. Capt. Mehta is also passionate about mentoring young people and helping them develop their skills. He firmly believes that a Skilled India will lead to a Developed India.
