Mr. Awan joined the Marine Group in 1990 and worked in various venture of the group in the shipping sector. He posses over 30 years of experience in the field of shipping. He is currently working as Group Deputy Managing Director. He is a member of International Federation of Shipmasters’ Association (IFSMA) UK, Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers, Royal Institute of Navigation, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Nautical Institute, Master Mariners Society of Pakistan, Pakistan Belgium Business Forum. He graduated from Pakistan Marine Academy in 1974. He qualified Master Mariner Class 1 (F.G.) Examination in the year 1985.