Singapore-based Alterna Energy announces key hires worldwide including China

Singapore-headquartered bunker firm Alterna Energy, in recent weeks, announced several new appointments and offices in Shanghai, Dubai, London, and Miami. 

The company announced the appointment of Neo Fan, Andre Zhou, and Linda Wang in Shanghai as part of its expansion plan. 

Fan brings 15 years of experience in the bunker industry, having held key positions at OW and Cockett. With extensive knowledge of global bunkering and strong relationships across both customers and suppliers, he remains dedicated to servicing our valued business partners. 

Zhou has 14 years of expertise in the bunker industry, previously with OW and most recently with Cockett. He maintains strong connections with major Chinese shipping companies and physical suppliers. Coupled with his direct experience in ship operations, Andre has an in-depth understanding from both sides of the aisle. 

Wang has 16 years of experience from the bunker industry. She specialises in invoicing and statistical data analysis, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliability in financial reporting.

In Dubai, Alterna Energy opened a new office, registered as Alterna Energy FZCO, which is headed by Martin Haxholdt. Before joining the company, Haxhold was with Cockett Group for about eight years between 2014 and 2023. He started as the Regional Manager of Greater China before he was appointed as the Commercial Head of Asia. Between 2009 to 2014, Haxhold was with OW Bunker & Trading. 

Alterna Energy also announced the opening of its London office led by Tom Coffey, Head of Bunkers – Europe, who will be joined by Senior Trader Nick Hughes.

Coffey brings over 17 years of experience in the industry, having spent 13 years at Cockett Marine Oil as Head of North Europe and four years at LQM Petroleum Services. Hughes joins the company with nine years of expertise from Cockett Marine Oil, with a total of 11 years industry experience as a trader.

“Together, Tom and Nick will manage day-to-day operations and are eager to support both our existing partners and new clients,” the company said.

In the Americas, Tom Ireland has been introduced as the Head of Bunkers and will lead the company’s Miami office. 

Ireland brings 13 years of global bunker experience having worked previously for Cockett Marine Oil in their London and Dubai offices, before settling in the United States seven years ago.

“Tom is keen to build upon the work already done in the region by achieving a strong presence for Alterna in the Americas with both suppliers and customers,” Alterna Energy added. 

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Published: 16 September, 2025