Richard CornelissenFounder and Director, Phase 2 GroupDutch, based in Dubai. 38+ years of experience in international business for metals, products and services in the Energy Sector. Began in sales of products for the energy sector, then took responsibility for a manufacturing company and built it into an industry leader in piping and valves, with 15+ companies worldwide and 120+ colleagues.
As CEO, responsible for strategy, investments, finance, operations, HR and client and supplier relationships across a group active in manufacturing of piping components, trading and distribution. Network across oil and gas operators, EPC companies, manufacturers and mills, traders, brokers and refiners, and the UAE and GCC. Fluent in Dutch, English and German.
Sagar KastaghirSenior Consultant · Logistics & international tradeSenior logistics, shipping and international commodity trade professional with 20+ years of experience across global logistics, EXIM strategy, port and terminal management, inland waterways and cross-border trade, in India, Bangladesh and the Middle East.
Leads international trading operations in bulk commodities (coal, petcoke, woodchips, metals, agri-products): sourcing, structured trade contracts, multimodal logistics, vessel chartering, long-term offtake agreements and financial structuring (LCs, SBLCs, BGs) across South Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Specialises in end-to-end trade execution, from commodity sourcing and structured trade contracts to multimodal logistics, port operations, vessel chartering and regulatory compliance. His expertise covers bulk, breakbulk and containerised cargo, LCL consolidation, stevedoring, barge logistics and inland waterways, with deep operational exposure to cross-border trade.
Recognised for building high-performance logistics ecosystems, he is known for reducing transportation costs, improving service reliability, optimising cargo throughput and establishing scalable operating models. He works with exporters, importers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, stevedores, transporters, banks, inspection agencies and government bodies including IWAI and Kolkata Port Trust.
Active member of the Shipping & Logistics Committees at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, FICCI and CII (Eastern Zone).
Claudia KellerCompliance and GovernanceResponsible for the initial review of opportunities and relevant parties through internal resources and third-party information. Each party remains responsible for its own due diligence, alongside any obligations applicable to PHASE TWO.
Sharen JoachimBusiness Development & OriginationDeal originator and commercial strategist connecting Gulf trade flows with South Asian and Australian markets, specialising in structuring, counterparty relationships and execution across emerging markets.
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Sharen focuses on originating and structuring cross-border deals linking the Gulf, South Asia and Australia. With a Master of International Banking & Finance and a background spanning listed infrastructure, property and capital projects, Sharen brings a sharp commercial eye to counterparty relationships, deal structuring and execution risk.
Sharen’s network across Sri Lanka, the subcontinent and Australia supports the firm’s sourcing and offtake opportunities in emerging markets, with an emphasis on disciplined execution from term sheet to delivery.
