Name: Nipun Chatrath

Title: C.E.O.

Organisation: Fathhom Marine Consultants

As the Founder and CEO of Fathom Marine Consultants Pvt Ltd, Nipun Chatrath brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. A Chief Engineer with an Unlimited License, he began his career as a Trainee Marine Engineer in 2004 and rose up the ranks to become a Chief Engineer, sailing on a variety of vessels.

Nipun has extensive experience in Brand Management, Product Development, Project Management, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Change Management, Audits, Inspections, facilitating class surveys, PSC inspections, vettings onboard, Hull conversion, and repair yards/drydock experience. In addition to his technical expertise, Nipun holds a Post-Graduation in Marine Law from a prestigious law school in London. He was also involved in the LNG manoeuvring and bunkering training project in 2015.

As CEO, Nipun is responsible for developing and overseeing business development, corporate strategy, governance, and planning, and implementing standards and policies that align with our mission and vision. His passion for excellence, coupled with his extensive experience and technical expertise, has been instrumental in driving Fathom Marine Consultants' success and establishing us as a leading provider of innovative, sustainable, and intelligent solutions in the maritime industry.

Thank you to the 2,000 leaders who’ve generously done the 7 Questions on Leadership!

I hope Nipun's answers will encourage you in your leadership journey. Enjoy!

Cheers,

Jonno White

1. What have you found most challenging as a leader?

Keeping the team Loyal.

2. How did you become a leader? Can you please briefly tell the story?

As the Founder and CEO of Fathom Marine Consultants Pvt Ltd, Nipun Chatrath brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. A Chief Engineer with an Unlimited License, he began his career as a Trainee Marine Engineer in 2004 and rose up the ranks to become a Chief Engineer, sailing on a variety of vessels. In addition to his technical expertise, Nipun holds a Post-Graduation in Marine Law from a prestigious law school in London.

He was also involved in the LNG manoeuvring and bunkering training project in 2015. As CEO, Nipun is responsible for developing and overseeing business development, corporate strategy, governance, and planning, and implementing standards and policies that align with our mission and vision. His passion for excellence, coupled with his extensive experience and technical expertise, has been instrumental in driving Fathom Marine Consultants' success and establishing us as a leading provider of innovative, sustainable, and intelligent solutions in the maritime industry.

3. How do you structure your work days from waking up to going to sleep?

Briefing and Debriefing . Stick to Schedules and Time Tables.

4. What's a recent leadership lesson you've learned for the first time or been reminded of?

BE approachable but be exclusive.

5. What's one book that has had a profound impact on your leadership so far? Can you please briefly tell the story of how that book impacted your leadership?

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson.

6. If you could only give one piece of advice to a young leader, what would you say to them?

BE resiliant and Persistent.

7. What is one meaningful story that comes to mind from your time as a leader, so far?

Growing as a phoenix from the ashes.