Anemoi Marine Technologies appoints finance director
Anemoi Marine Technologies, a leading provider of wind propulsion solutions as seen with its innovative Rotor Sail technology has won significant contracts of late. It signed a deal with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in 2023 and last year partnered with NAPA to maximise Rotor Sail benefits with voyage optimisation.
The company’s new finance director, Tejal Davda, holds a first-class degree in Economics and Business Finance and is a chartered accountant, having trained and qualified with a Top 10 Accountancy & Audit Practice. She specialised in audit and advisory services for the shipping sector, rising to Audit Director. Tejal subsequently joined a UK-based ship-owner and operator, where she led the financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, and commercial finance divisions during a period of rapid growth. Her expertise also includes raising finance, S&P analysis, and tax planning and strategy.
In her new role, Tejal will be responsible for establishing a financial strategy to support Anemoi’s growth plans and collaborating with the leadership team to ensure financial insights guide strategic decisions. “I am excited to join a company that values collaboration, innovation, excellence and is committed to sustainability. I look forward to contributing towards Anemoi’s plan for decarbonisation and play a part in shaping a greener, more sustainable future for the maritime sector. My main focus will be to establish a financial strategy that supports our growth plans and collaborating with the leadership team to ensure financial insights guide strategic decisions,” said Tejal Davda.
Tejal’s appointment also marks a milestone in Anemoi’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, with the executive team now comprising 33% female leaders. “I am incredibly proud to join a Company and an executive team that is inclusive and diverse, where a variety of perspectives and experiences are valued. Anemoi has created an environment that fosters equality allowing us to bring together different viewpoints to drive innovation and better address, the challenges of today’s evolving industry. I’m thrilled to be part of the team and work alongside such talented and diverse colleagues,” she added.
