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Jan 19, 2026 at 11:40 AMColumbia Group has announced the opening of a new office in Mumbai, India, to drive its strategic expansion in this market. This initiative is part of the company’s global growth plan and aims to strengthen regional hubs. With the opening of the office in Mumbai, Columbia Group aims to expand its global service capabilities. The company plans to hire around 220 new professionals in India.
Expansion of Regional Coverage
The new office in India will serve as a complementary regional center within Columbia Group’s global network. The hubs in India and the Philippines are intended to provide improved regional coverage and specific service functions tailored to the needs of local markets. Columbia Shipmanagement India will support various services, including ship management, performance optimization, digital solutions, travel services, training coordination, and operational support. „The opening of our office in India is both timely and strategically sound, representing the next step in establishing the region as an important global location for Columbia Group,“ said Demetris Chrysostomou (pictured), CEO Asia Region of Columbia Group.






