Mr. John Prakash, Founding Director of the Business School of Logistics and Shipping, holds a PG Diploma in Business Administration from LIBA and a Commerce degree from Loyola College, Chennai. With 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, he has worked with major container shipping lines like Mitsui-OSK-Lines, APL, Maersk Line, and Nile Dutch, specializing in sales and marketing of liner services. He also has expertise in setting up distribution networks for the express courier industry. Passionate about empowering youth, he shares real-world industry insights to enhance employability and inspire young minds.
Mr. Rajeev Ekkanath is an experienced logistics professional with over 30 years of senior management experience in leading shipping and freight forwarding companies. He began his career in 1982 with Aspinwall & Co. Ltd., establishing their commercial network in Tamil Nadu. He later spent two decades with Lee & Muirhead Pvt. Ltd. as Regional Director–Southern Region, leading operations and organizational development. Currently a freelance consultant and trainer, his expertise spans customs brokerage, shipping agency, stevedoring, and foreign trade. He is also a passionate educator and motivator for aspiring professionals in the logistics sector.
Mr. JK Raghu, a Mathematics graduate from Madras University, is a seasoned expert in customs clearance with over 27 years of experience, starting his career in 1992 with Lee & Muirhead. He served as Team Head at DHL Logistics Pvt Ltd, overseeing import/export back-office operations in air and ocean freight until 2014. Since 2015, he has been working as an independent consultant and academician. He received awards from the Tamil Chamber of Commerce for filing the highest number of Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills, and Customs Duty payments at Chennai Customs in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Mr. Ravichandran brings 35 years of experience in domestic and international express, freight, and aviation operations. He has held key roles in sales, operations, consulting, and budgeting with organizations like Blue Dart Express, Blue Dart Aviation, TNT India, ARAMEX India and Overseas Logistics. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Export Management from the Indian Institute of Export Management, Bangalore, and a Commerce degree from Madurai Kamaraj University. Known for his strong leadership, he excels in sales, operations, budgeting, communication, and manpower management.
Mr. V C Kannan holds a B.Sc., a PG Diploma in Foreign Trade, and a PG Diploma in HR from the University of Madras. With 40 years of experience in foreign trade and international logistics, he began his career with reputed logistics firms in Chennai and Mumbai before establishing his own consultancy, serving multinational import-export businesses for over 30 years. He holds professional certifications including IATA Air Cargo with DGR, Licensed Customs Broker, and is a member of CILT London and Hindustan Chamber of Commerce. He is also a regular speaker at educational and professional forums on international trade and logistics.
Mr. Magesh Krishnan brings 33 years of comprehensive experience across all wings of logistics, including sales, distribution, 3PL, FTL, inventory, and receivables management. He has held key roles in sales, operations, and finance at companies like Roadways India Ltd, Overnite Express Ltd, Metro Swift Pvt Ltd, SIS India Ltd, and Bhoruka Roadlines Ltd. Holding a Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering, he is known for his strong leadership, expertise in operations, budgeting, manpower management, and effective communication skills.
Mr. Kenneth George is a seasoned logistics leader with over 29 years of senior management experience in Freight Forwarding and Liner Companies. He holds a PGDBA from LIBA, a PGDSCM from CII Institute of Logistics, and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK). His career spans reputed organizations like Nauka Global Lines, MSA Global Logistics, Parekh Marine Group, Transworld Group, and JSA Forwarders. Starting with Forbes Gokak (TATA Group), he most recently served as Regional Head (South) at Nauka Global Lines, driving strategic logistics operations for global clients.
Mr. Shravan Raghavan is a PGDM graduate in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, with 2 years of experience in the field of marketing. As a freelancer, he has collaborated with some of India’s leading edutech startups and has also worked on projects with major brands such as Chennai Metro Rail and Air India Express. A passionate learner and enthusiastic teacher, Shravan is driven by curiosity and a strong desire to continuously grow while sharing knowledge with others.
