Khanna returns to Economou team but denies Heidmar job

A name from the past has rejoined the fold of Greek shipowner George Economou — but he denies he is in the running to take over the helm of Connecticut-based pools player Heidmar.

Pankaj Khanna, a former Economou officer with both DryShips and Ocean Rig, has joined up with the owner’s private TMS Management, TradeWinds learned this week.

But while Khanna confirms that role, he is throwing cold water on market chat that he is destined to replace the recently resigned Ben Ognibene as Heidmar’s chief executive.