IBIA announces formation of European Regional Board
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The International Bunker and Industry Association (IBIA) on Wednesday (6 November) announced the formation of its European Regional Board, marking the completion of the association’s commitment to establish five regional boards globally.
IBIA said the new board will play a vital role in fostering collaboration across the European bunker and shipping industry, addressing key regional issues, and supporting IBIA’s mission to promote a fair and sustainable marine fuel landscape.
The European Regional Board will be chaired by Charlotte Rojgaard, Global Marine Fuels Director at Bureau Veritas Verifuel.
She will be joined by influential industry leaders: John Stirling, Director of Marine Technical at World Fuel Services; Kenneth Juhls, Managing Director at ZeroNorth Bunker; Andrea Realfonzo from Grimaldi Group’s Corporate Bunker & Chartering Department; Sofia Furstenberg Stott, Partner at Furstenberg Maritime Advisory; Peter Grunwaldt, Vice President at Hafnia; Jan Christensen, Senior Director, Fuels, Lubricants & Chemicals, Hapag-Lloyd AG and Capt John Ghio, CEO & Captain of the Port, Gibraltar.
Charlotte Rojgaard said: “It is an honour to lead IBIA’s European Regional Board, where we have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful progress on issues specific to Europe’s diverse and dynamic bunker industry.”
“With this team, we are well-equipped to tackle both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities in marine fuels and environmental stewardship.”
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Photo credit: International Bunker and Industry Association
Published: 8 November, 2024
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