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In a ship-bound world of tradition and global trade, Capt. Pappu Sastry charts a leadership journey that spans seas, continents and industries. His story featured on Business APAC illustrates how a former cadet evolves into a logistics pioneer, navigating complex markets and transforming the shipping & logistics domain.

Starting his career at sea, Captain Sastry climbed the ranks to command vessels and then turned his focus to strategic enterprise. Today, as CEO of ADHIRA Shipping & Logistics (ex-Arise) and mentor across global ventures, he blends nautical discipline with boardroom insight. His leadership emphasises purpose, resilience and innovation.

In his view, leadership is not just about charting routes—it’s about setting new trajectories for businesses, people and markets. He fosters small, dedicated teams aligned with vision, invests in continuous learning and embraces change as a constant. The shipping industry, often anchored in tradition, finds fresh breath in his forward-looking approach.