Prof. Dr. George Yesu Vedha Victor is the Managing Director and CEO of Dredging Corporation of India Limited. He is also the Secretary-General of the Eastern Dredging Association (India).
Dr. George holds a Doctorate Degree and is a Chartered Engineer [UK], Chartered Physicist [UK], Certified Dredge Master and Mariner.
He is the commissioned officer, C-Suite Executive and is a charismatic leader in the marine, ports and dredging sector with an unwavering commitment to success and focus on development preserving the environment. He is also a licensed International Arbitrator, Mediator, Emergency Arbitrator and a qualified Admiralty and Contracts Lawyer.
Dr George is qualified in Finance Management, Port Development and Management, Containerization and Logistics Management, Fellow in Arbitration.
Dr. George has been conferred several awards including the “Exemplary Achievement Award”, “Maritime Award” and “Contribution to Indian Industry”. He was awarded the “Young Scientist Award” for his contribution to the research in marine engineering and the environment sector.
He serves as Chairman and member of technical committees constituted – national and international. Empaneled with WB, ADB, ICA, FICCI, EMAC, IDRC, PDRC, IPA, IoP and SIA.
Also, he has been appointed as a member of a five-member Expert Committee on the Skill Development Program of Sagarmala by the Government of India. An accomplished professional, Dr George, has a blend of industrial and legal experience and is an International Arbitrator and Mediator for commercial contracts. He serves as Chairman and Board Members of the Bangladesh India Mediators Forum. Also, he serves as member Scientific Group in the World Dredging Association and a member of the scientific committee of IoP, the UK on Climate Change and environment.