Founder & CEO of CTS Offshore and Marine Limited, Suri is responsible for running all facets of the business with a proven executive management track record & over 20 years of experience driving sales, growth & creating value in the maritime industry. Prior to leading the buyout of CTS, Suri was Group MD & Founder of Clarksons Technical Services (now CTS Offshore & Marine limited) a subsidiary / part of Clarkson Plc. responsible for the groups global operations & all sales & marketing activities through its 4 worldwide offices including London, Fujairah, Singapore & Mumbai together with heading & directing a strong team of 35 including Regional MD’s, General Managers, Engineers, Project Managers, Naval Architects, plus circa 80 skilled technicians on payroll. Previously at V.Ships where he started as ships Master & then headed the Commercial Operations in London Office which entailed managing chartering brokers & ship operators. Started SeaSquad Worldwide Repair Services unit within V.Ships Group in 2003 responsible for setting up & heading groups global operations in London, Fujairah & Singapore, business development including noncore businesses within V Ships Group. He was also instrumental in setting up Marine & Offshore Service Company along with recruitment & recruitment advisory services for V Ships Group.Master mariner for 15 years & a silver medallist with experience on all types of vessel, he has also attended Advanced Management Programme at Oxford University. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for various companies from start-ups to running businesses in 3 continents.Commercially focused with strong vision & leadership skills together with expertise in combining general, operational, technical & commercial management along with business development & project management skills, in the International Marine & Offshore repair, maintenance & Spares sector.