Description
Job Description: India, Head of Business Development
Location: Chennai or Mumbai
Reporting to: Head of Strategy & Asset Manager
Company: Union Maritime
Role Summary
The Head of Business Development will act as Union Maritime’s primary point of contact in India, supporting the company’s commercial, financing, and newbuilding activities. The role focuses on strengthening strategic relationships with Indian partners, identifying current opportunities, and ensuring smooth execution of projects with shipyards and leasing houses.

Key Responsibilities
Partnership Development
Identify and develop strategic partnerships in India across trading houses, industrial groups, financiers, and maritime operators.
Represent Union Maritime in meetings, negotiations, and industry events to build solid long-term relationships.
Provide ongoing market intelligence on Indian counterparties, opportunities, and competitive landscape.
Leasing & Finance Support
Work closely with Indian leasing companies to structure and execute leasing transactions for Union Maritime vessels.




Assist the company’s finance team with deal preparation, commercial understanding, and relationship management.
Support negotiations on leasing terms, documentation, and transaction timelines.
Shipyard & Newbuilding Coordination
Serve as the day-to-day liaison with Indian shipyards involved in Union Maritime’s newbuilding programme.
Ensure smooth coordination on specifications, milestones, technical discussions, timelines, and issue resolution.
Support alignment between shipyards, Union Maritime’s technical team, and leasing houses where applicable.
Monitor progress in office where needed and provide timely updates to headquarters.
General Representation & Support
Promote Union Maritime’s brand, values, and commercial interests in India.
Facilitate visits, meetings, and negotiations for senior management, technical teams, and finance personnel.
Provide insights on regulator

📌 Head Of Business Development Chennai
🏢 Union Maritime
📍 Chennai