Mr Kapoor is an engineer by background with a degree in Marine Engineering from DMET, Calcutta, a very prominent and prestigious college in India. He began his career at the Shipping Corporation of India – the countries state Shipping company. He spent most of his time at sea between 1981 to 1992. In his last three years at sea he sailed as Chief Engineer.

In 1993 Mr Kapoor came ashore. He worked with Lloyds Register as a Surveyor based in India for about 3 years.

Mr. Kapoor joined Fleet Management Limited, Hong Kong way back in 1996 as a Technical Superintendent and gradually rose to his present rank of Director.

During his tenure with Fleet Management, he was actively involved in all aspects of Technical Management. He was also involved in New Building supervisions of Reefers/Container vessels/Chemical Tankers in Japanese and Korean Shipyards.

Mr Kapoor shifted to Cyprus in May 2007 to set up the companies branch office in Nicosia.  FML Ship Management, Cyprus was managing more than 45 ships under full technical management and employed about 45 employees. He was also responsible for day-to-day operations of London, Turkey & Dubai offices. He retired from Fleet in September 2023.

In 2015 FML Ship Management ltd was awarded the CIPA international Investment award which was presented to him at Presidential Palace.

Mr Sunil Kapoor is the member of Board of Governors of Cyprus Maritime Academy affiliated to University of Nicosia.

Mr Kapoor is also the Board Member of Cyprus Marine Club in Limassol and holds the position of  Vice President.

He was also elected to board of Cyprus Shipping Chamber from 2021 to 2023.

Mr Kapoor sits on the technical committees of all the major classification societies.

Mr Kapoor also represents the Cyprus Indian community also actively involved in various cultural and social initiatives in Cyprus.