SADHAV - Key Persons


Capt Kamalkant Choudhury

Job Titles:
  • Chairman & Managing Director, Sadhav Shipping Ltd. Director, Sadhav Offshore Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Master Mariner and a Management Graduate from NMIMS, Capt. Choudhury is a Gold Medalist Fellow of Narottam Morajee Institiute of Shipping. He worked with the Mercantile Marine Dept. and ONGC prior to founding the Sadhav Group. Capt. Choudhury enjoys industry wide goodwill and credibility developed through the years. Apart from professional engagements, Capt. Choudhury is the President of Shraddha Foundation (our CSR arm), working selflessly for the cancer patients. He is also a devoted seeker having completed a two year residential spiritual course in Chinmaya Mission.

Devahuti Choudhury

Job Titles:
  • Director, Sadhav Offshore Engineering Pvt. Ltd
A graduate of Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, she brings her strong strategic marketing skills to Sadhav. Since joining Sadhav Offshore in 2011, she has pivoted the firm from being an Oil & Gas sector-only player, into becoming a leading Ship Repair & Ship Building services company and a Dry Dock operator working closely with the Indian Defense industry. Apart from her professional commitments, Devahuti presently devotes time to caring for her young family.

K. Sanyasi Rao

Job Titles:
  • General Manager, Dry Dock & Ship Repair and POC, Sadhav Kongsberg Waterjet Services
Having over 30 years of Marine workshop experience, working in the field of Dry Docking and Ship Repairs, including with Goltens India and stints in Dubai, Mr. Rao's even composure helps bring a balanced approach to the high-pressure ship repair environment. Mr. Rao also been given the additional charge of handling Sadhav Kongsberg Waterjet Services.

Mr. Abhas Chandra Choudhury

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director, Paradip Branch
A lawyer by profession, Mr. A. C. Choudhury's strong acumen in Industrial Labour Relations has been key to building Sadhav's operations in Paradip. He has been involved with Paradip operations since the inception and has been the administration authority for all projects in Paradip.

Mr. Kiran G Chitnis

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Oil & Gas and Ship Building Services
With over 50 years of experience with organizations such as L&T, Mr. Kiran Chitnis runs tight operations in the Offshore Oil & Gas and the shipyard services business.

Mr. S S Banik

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Finance
A senior retired banker with over 36years of rich experience in financial operations & management including stints overseas. Mr. Banik heads the Finance & Accounts at Sadhav. He ensures Financial Management, Controls and Compliances necessary to support growing business activities.

Mr. Sanjivan (Sanjay) Sontakke - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
A 25 years+ Sadhav stalwart, Sanjay's feet-on-ground approach and deep industry networks have helped Sadhav create inroads in many challenging territories. Sanjay's presence in almost all works of Sadhav has helped him and the Company develop an all round view of the maritime industry in India.

Vedant K. Choudhury

Job Titles:
  • Director, Sadhav Shipping Ltd.
  • Marine Engineer from BITS Pilani
A Marine Engineer from BITS Pilani, Vedant was sailing on various types of ships with Wallem Ship Management. He has completed his Management education from IIT Bombay's SJSOM. With his knowledge, experience and appreciation of ships, Vedant has been instrumental in establishing new verticals of Oil Spill Response and Offshore Vessel in the group. Vedant is also a key member of Shraddha Foundation (our CSR arm) and District Chairperson in the Lions Club.