Heidmar Adds 40-Year Shipping Veteran Jagmeet Makkar as Independent Director
Heidmar Maritime appointed Jagmeet Makkar as an independent non-executive director effective February 16, 2025, joining its Audit Committee. Makkar brings over 40 years of shipping operations, commercial management and risk management experience to strengthen board oversight under Nasdaq independence standards.
1. Board Appointment
Heidmar Maritime appointed Jagmeet Makkar as an independent non-executive director effective February 16, 2025, and named him to its Audit Committee.
2. Professional Background
Makkar brings over 40 years of shipping operations, commercial management and risk management experience, and has served as faculty and mentor at leading maritime institutions worldwide.
3. Governance Implications
He meets Nasdaq and SEC independence requirements with no related-party arrangements, bolstering board oversight and audit capabilities across Heidmar’s global commercial and pool management business.