Market research and business development in maritime
Assistant Manager, Business Analysis at Drydocks World in Dubai
I work at the largest ship repair and offshore fabrication yard in the Middle East, part of the DP World group, turning market research and competitive analysis into new bids, contracts and business.
About me
I am a market researcher and business analyst working in the maritime industry, based in Dubai. I work at the front end of the commercial cycle at Drydocks World, where my focus is on market research and competitive analysis across our business segments: ship repair, rig repair, conversions, newbuilds, offshore services, and EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) projects in oil, gas and renewables. The findings feed directly into market expansion, commercial decisions, and new bids and contracts.
The thread across my career has stayed the same: using research to drive commercial outcomes. I have applied that discipline in container shipping in Barcelona, in automotive and smart mobility in Madrid, and in biotech in the United States, before bringing it home to maritime.
My background is genuinely international. I have lived and worked across the United Arab Emirates, Spain and the United States, studied in Spain, the United Kingdom and the US, and I am comfortable working with clients, colleagues and markets across cultures. I speak six languages, working professionally in English and Spanish. That global perspective is a practical asset in an industry where the customers, competitors and opportunities are spread across the world.
I hold an MSc in Marketing Management and a BBA from ESADE Business School in Barcelona, with study experience at UCLA Anderson and the University of Manchester. I am always glad to hear from people working in maritime, offshore and adjacent industries.
What I do
I benchmark the yard against regional and international competitors across our core business segments, so commercial strategy is built on evidence rather than instinct.
I research new business opportunities across the yard's maritime and offshore segments and identify potential markets for the company.
I support two joint venture projects, one in Asia and one in the Nordics, through contract review, due diligence checks and preparation work for the JV setup.
Experience
April 2026 to present · Dubai, UAE
Assistant Manager, Business Analysis · DP World group
February 2024 to July 2024 · Barcelona, Spain
Management Trainee, global trainee programme
November 2022 to November 2023 · Madrid, Spain
Smart Mobility Analyst
July 2021 to July 2022 · Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA
Intern, Start-up Management
Earlier experience
Astara, Madrid. Earlier internship in mobility development, analysing Saudi Arabia's automotive market for a client project, reporting directly to the President of Astara.
Dawn Advisory, Barcelona. Led a three member student consulting team conducting market research for the Spanish sustainable footwear brand Tropic Feel on expansion to the DACH region, the United Kingdom, Canada or the United States, and worked on a possible expansion to Brazil for the Spanish startup Dribo.
Amplify Trading, London. Completed an intensive trading simulation programme covering multi asset portfolios and intraday trading.
DP World, Dubai. Conducted internal HR research and an investment appraisal for P&O Maritime on replacing diesel powered tugs with LNG tugs, an early connection to the group I work in today.
Education
Including a study tour at UCLA Anderson School of Management on marketing strategies in a digital era.
Consulting and innovation projects for Zeiss, Danone and Cartier, with an exchange semester at Alliance Manchester Business School.
Awarded with Distinction, accredited by The London Institute of Banking and Finance.
Telugu native speaker, with working knowledge of Hindi, Tamil and French.
Skills
I have applied these skills across shipyards, container shipping, automotive and biotech. The industries change, but the approach stays the same: rigorous research, translated into commercial action.
Contact
I am always open to connecting with people working in maritime, offshore, ship repair and adjacent industries, whether the conversation is about commercial strategy, market entry, or where the industry is heading.