Capt (Dr) Pradeep Singh

Captain (Dr) Pradeep Singh has transitioned from commanding ships across oceans to managing multi-billion-dirham enterprises. He serves as founder and chairman of the Aethon Group and Karma Developers, overseeing a portfolio of ventures focused on sustainable and human-centred development. Under his leadership, Karma Developers has expanded its real estate operations across the UAE, Cyprus, the UK, Romania, and Australia, maintaining a multi-billion-dirham development pipeline. Alongside Karma, his enterprises, Aethon Group, Zena Properties, Spectrum Networks, and Silkleaf Capital, operate with integrated objectives spanning commerce, innovation, and environmental compliance.

Educated at T.S. Chanakya Maritime Academy, Captain Singh became one of the youngest captains in Indian maritime history. His experience at sea established principles of accountability, precision, and ethical clarity that continue to guide his business decisions. These principles were applied when he founded Aethon Marine Services, an inspection and risk-management company, which achieved global market leadership within four years and established industry standards for safety and compliance in shipping.

Capt. Singh’s leadership has been recognised through knighthoods by the Parte Guelfa of Florence and the Order of St. James of Holland. He has also been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Global Hall of Fame for lifetime contributions to enterprise and leadership.

He authored No Map, Just Vision, which provides a study of leadership under conditions of adversity. His forthcoming book, Asset Play, will examine strategic wealth creation and the evolving framework of modern capitalism, emphasising governance and responsibility.
Captain Singh holds an MBA, MSc, and LLM, in addition to a PhD in Economics and a DBA in Global Leadership. He completed the Harvard Business School Owner/President Management Program and is a Fellow of CIMA (UK) and CPA Australia. These qualifications support his ongoing engagement in research, education, and the development of business strategy.

He serves as Global Ambassador for the World Humanitarian Drive, Peace Ambassador for the Institute for Economics and Peace, and is a member of Chatham House and the Forbes Business Council. Captain Singh applies principles developed in maritime leadership to enterprise governance, ensuring that strategic vision, operational discipline, and ethical decision-making guide his businesses and initiatives. His approach links operational execution with long-term strategy, compliance, and global expansion. Across maritime and corporate environments, Captain Singh integrates accountability, precision, and risk management to guide decision-making and investment strategy.