Executive Profile

Niriko R.
Tsirenge

Executive Leader in Intergovernmental Governance & Maritime Diplomacy.

Niriko R. Tsirenge

Executive Summary

Transformative, visionary, and goal-driven executive with over 21 years of experience in the maritime sector and institutional diplomacy. Experienced in supporting governing bodies (Boards, Councils), coordinating multi-country stakeholders, and delivering institutional programs across regional maritime ecosystems.

Former CEO of a major national port operator, I specialize in aligning national policies with regional maritime strategies and international standards (ISPS, ISO). Adept at driving regional integration, administering institutional budgets, and implementing climate-resilient infrastructure programs to promote sustainable maritime trade growth. Fluent in English and French, bringing the organizational acumen required to federate members and lead inter-governmental port associations.

Core Competencies

Intergovernmental Governance

Strategic planning, institutional administration, and policy alignment for maritime organizations.

Board & Council Coordination

Supporting and animating governing bodies, preparing institutional agendas, and formal reporting.

Stakeholder Management

Continuous engagement with regional partners, communication, and member retention across corridors.

Regional Policy Development

Contributing to policy dialogues and harmonizing standards across international corridors.

Program Implementation

Delivering large-scale initiatives (e.g., climate resilience, capacity building) with multilateral funding.

Maritime Diplomacy

Engaging actively with regional port associations (PMAESA, APIOI) to drive sustainable coalitions.

Professional Experience

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

2018 — 2026

SMMC | Madagascar

Administered a major national port operator, focusing on institutional governance, strategic alignment, and continuous engagement with regional partners.

  • Institutional Administration: Managed complex operational and associative budgets; prepared comprehensive reports, ensured ISPS & ISO 9001 compliance.
  • Regional Policy: Supported alignment with regional maritime strategies and participated in strategic forums.
  • Program Implementation: Directed high-level capacity building; coordinated with multilateral partners (Tanger Med Engineering, WindCoop) for "Green Port" initiatives.
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Acting Director General & Chairman

2017 — 2018

Transport Agency (ATT) | Madagascar

  • Board Leadership & Governance Chaired the Board of Directors, animating governance sessions, managing formal assemblies, and shaping strategic policy.
  • Multilateral Coordination Acted as primary interface with international donors (World Bank, AfDB) to secure infrastructure financing.
  • Institutional Diplomacy Resolved complex administrative disputes and managed inter-ministerial relationships.
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Project Engineer

2012 — 2016

Vestdavit AS | Norway

Coordinated international maritime engineering projects within a highly demanding European regulatory environment. Supported cross-cultural corporate communication and technical standards harmonization.

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Works Engineer / Tech Lead

2003 — 2012

EMIP Company | Madagascar

Managed strategic infrastructure lifecycles and heavy equipment maintenance. Coordinated large-scale industrial and petroleum technical teams.

Academic Governance

University of Toamasina

Board Member (Since 2022)

Member of governance bodies contributing to institutional strategy and policy direction. Co-founder of the Maritime and Port Management Academic Program, training the next generation of logistics and maritime leaders.

University of Toliara

Establishment Council Member (Since 2025)

Member of the Establishment Council for the Faculty of Law, Economics, Management and Sociology. Also serving as University Lecturer (Since 2021).

Education & Diplomatic Training

Diplomacy & International Relations

Advanced Diploma in Diplomatic Studies

Center for Diplomatic & Strategic Studies (CEDS) 2020

Advanced Studies in Administration

National School of Administration (ENAM) 2019

Maritime & Port Management

Port Facility Security (PFSO/ ISPS)

Maritime Institute of Quebec 2025

Challenges of Maritime and Port Trade

EM Normandie Business School 2024

Engineering & Environment

Master's Degree: Urban Planning & Environment

University of La Réunion 2011

Engineering Degree: Industrial Engineering

Higher Institute of Technology of Diego (ISTD) 2008

Connect

Open to international opportunities, board memberships, and strategic consulting engagements.

Location

17 cité des jardins Mahamasina
Antananarivo 101, Madagascar

Phone

+261 34 05 835 88
or +33 7 45 69 16 75

Languages

Malagasy Native
French Bilingual
English Fluent
Norwegian Professional

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