London-based Foresight Group has appointed a senior executive from Reliance Industries as director to lead the expansion of its shipping activity.

Vijay Handa, who was the Indian conglomerate’s senior vice-president until last year, will be based in Foresight’s operating headquarters in Dubai alongside its management team.

Vijay Handa has joined Foresight Group as director. Photo: Foresight

“We have brought in an exemplary leader who will spearhead and focus on expanding our shipping business,” founder and executive chairman Ravi Mehrotra said in a press release.