People First. Precision Always.

Our experienced senior management team brings deep industry knowledge and a shared commitment to delivering accurate, reliable results — every time. We invest in our people because we know that precision starts with those who make it happen.

    Surendranath Dhanekula

    Chairman
    Founder of Trans Asia and Geosonic Middle East Surveys, Mr Dhanekula provides strategic leadership and vision, guiding the companies’ growth in the offshore and maritime industry.
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    Sachin Sanghai

    Chief Executive Officer
    With over 20 years of business experience, Sachin has led the group through significant growth and expansion into new markets. Known for spotting opportunities, empowering teams, and driving innovation, he is committed to transforming ideas into successful ventures.
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    Robert Fraser

    Director - UK, EU and Africa
    An industry veteran with over 45 years of experience in the offshore energy industry, Robert is responsible for establishing and overseeing Trans Asia's operations in the EU and West Africa. Prior to this he held senior positions with leading subsea companies.
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Hands-on expertise, attention to detail, and a relentless focus on quality in the field. Our operational and technical teams turn plans into precision, ensuring every survey, deployment, and delivery meets the highest standards, every time.

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Arul
Thilagar

Technical Manager

Technical Manager with over 20 years of experience in the Middle East, Arul is adept at leading technical teams of engineers. He exclusively worked on all survey equipment and is a key contributor to scouting for new technologies for the company to meet the contractual requirements cost effectively. He works collaboratively across multiple service lines and business units thus taking responsibility to ensure projects are without down time and successfully closed. A visible hands-on engineering, he serves as a mentor to junior members of the technical teams, providing support for projects in KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Kenya, Somalia, and Congo.

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Venkat

Operations Manager

Venkat is an experienced Project Manager with over 20 years in offshore construction, geophysical surveys and ROV operations. His experience extends to delivering successful offshore projects, contributing to project efficiency in terms of adhering to project plans, timelines, budget and identifying contract variations. Venkat’s roles include General Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager. Directs and controls the projects to execute in accordance with contractual requirements. With a solid engineering background, he has expertly managed mobilizations, collaborating with stakeholders across India, the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Europe, Africa, and the Far East.

Korimilli
Srinivas

Survey Manager

Masters in Earth Sciences with over 20 years of experience, Srinivas leads the survey division, focusing on overseeing survey activities and quality control from the submissions of the proposals to final client deliverables for offshore construction, installations and survey reports. He has held key roles as Country Head, Project Manager, Report Coordinator and Offshore Geophysicist working with cross-functional teams on projects across India, the Middle East, Singapore, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Egypt, Africa, and Vietnam.

Robert
Fraser

Director - UK, EU and Africa

An industry veteran with over 45 years of experience in the offshore energy industry, Robert is responsible for establishing and overseeing Trans Asia's operations in the EU and West Africa. Prior to this he held senior positions with leading subsea companies.

Sachin
Sanghai

Chief Executive Officer

An accomplished leader with more than 20 years of business acumen across the group industries, Sachin possesses a deep understanding of complex industries and a commitment to excellence. As CEO of the conglomerate, he successfully led the group companies through a period of significant growth expanding operations into new markets and leaving behind a legacy of success and innovation. His expertise lies in spotting opportunities, empowering teams to perform and optimizing operations . He is also passionate about transforming ideas into successful ventures while inspiring others to work towards a common goal.

Surendranath
Dhanekula

Chairman

Mr. Dhanekula, an engineering graduate, founded Trans Asia in 2006 in the UAE. Over time Geosonic Middle East Surveys was established as a trusted surveying company in the UAE to cater to varying needs of the offshore and maritime industry. He provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to guide the companies towards their mission and objectives.