Ajay Thanki

Regional Business Development Manager, GMA Middle East at GMA

Speaker

Ajay Thanki brings over 20 years of expertise in sales and business development in the garnet abrasive manufacturing industry, with a strong focus on asset integrity in the oil & gas, maritime, shipbuilding and ship repair sectors. A Mechanical Engineering graduate and certified SSPC Coating Inspector, Ajay combines technical knowledge with a deep understanding of surface preparation and market dynamics.

Since joining GMA in 2006 as a Sales & Service Engineer, Ajay has advanced to Regional Business Development Manager, overseeing operations in the GCC, Caspian, and North Africa. He actively runs awareness programs highlighting the risks of using slag abrasives for surface preparation and endorses GMA’s Engineered Blend as a safer, more efficient alternative, paired with sustainable garnet disposal solutions.

Ajay partners with major blasting and painting contractors and distributors to deliver tailored solutions that enhance performance and extend asset lifecycles. His leadership in technical training and commitment to circular economy principles, including supporting responsible used garnet recycling, establishes him as a trusted advisor in maintaining asset integrity for oil and gas, shipbuilding, ship repair, and broader maritime infrastructure.