Capt. Jeyaraj Thamburaj

CEO

Capt. Jeyaraj has over 35 years of experience in the maritime ports, shipping, and logistics domains. Starting his career as a seafarer, Capt. Jeyaraj worked with leading ship management companies and captained tankers, bulk carriers, and container vessels, before joining DP World’s Chennai Terminal as Head of Operations, from where he moved to APM Terminal’s Pipavav port as General Manager - Operations.

He later joined the Adani Group, where he rapidly rose up the hierarchy levels, handling senior positions at ports and terminals across India. In his current role, he is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, serving as the CEO of Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited, where he is responsible for the overall PnL.

Capt. Jeyaraj is an avid reader and keeps himself updated on the latest trends in the industry. He has also been invited to give guest lectures at maritime and management institutes.

Lucie Bwana

Head of HR

Lucie Bwana is the Head of Human Resources at Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited (TEAGTL), bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in human capital management, organizational development, and industrial relations. Holding an MBA, Business Administration and Bachelor of social science (Organisational Psychology and industrial sociology). Her leadership approach is guided by a commitment to employee well-being, professional growth, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a strategic leader, Lucie plays a pivotal role in driving TEAGTL’s people-cantered agenda by fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

At TEAGTL, Lucie leads the Human Resources functions to support the company’s operational growth and sustainability goals. She is committed to ensuring compliance with employment regulations while implementing forward-thinking HR policies that align with TEAGTL’s vision of being an employer of choice in the region.

In addition to her professional achievements, Lucie is passionate about community development and actively participates in initiatives aimed at promoting workplace learning and youth empowerment in Tanzania.

Donald Talawa

Head - Corporate Affairs

With over 30 years of experience in the Ports sector, Donald is one of the foremost experts in the Tanzanian maritime industry.

Donald manages Corporate Affairs and also has handled commercial functions, where he was responsible for liaising with customers, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

Laksiri Nonis

Chief Operations Officer

Originally from Sri Lanka, Laksiri has worked across the globe, including in Africa, holding various senior level positions in the Ports and Maritime industry.

His previous assignment was COO in Lome, Togo, at the Lome Container Terminal. Possessing over 35 years of experience, Laksiri brings with him considerable expertise in all aspects of ports and terminal operations.

Geofrey Mwavalla

Head of Operations

With more than twenty years of hands-on experience in the container terminal industry, Geofrey has developed a deep understanding of terminal operations, logistics management, and supply chain optimization. Over the course of his career, he has worked in a variety of roles, from clerical level to senior manager, contributing significantly to the efficiency, safety, and growth of the terminal environment.

Geofrey is well-versed in handling containerized cargo, managing port equipment, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across shipping lines, transporters, ICDs and regulatory bodies.

Balaji Raman

CFO

Balaji is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a finance management professional, possessing over 28 years of experience in corporate finance and management functions.

Balaji’s experience spans across diverse industries, ranging from Banking & Financial Services, Contracting, Trading, Distribution, Airline, Construction, Ports & Logistics, BPO, IT & ITES, and Retail.

Balaji is a veteran of the African market, having previously worked in Tanzania for 10 years. Apart from his professional pursuits, Balaji is a talented singer and likes listening to Indian classical music.

Rohit Thaker

CTO

A Postgraduate in IT, Rohit has extensive experience in driving large transformative engagements in various domains, such as Ports, Mining, Energy & Utility, and EPC & Manufacturing industries.

Rohit spearheads TEAGTL’s digital transformation initiatives, which are vital to our long-term vision of developing a smart and efficient port, underpinned by investments in technology.

Rohit’s areas of focus are delivering growth, cost-effectiveness and efficiency, in the areas of IT operations, Project management, and IT/IOT system design/implementations. In his spare time, Rohit likes to travel and play cricket.