Singapore-based energy trading company Sing Fuels on Monday (6 December) welcomed the appointment of Robin Van Elderen as Regional Head Bunkers, Europe.
Based in Dubai and leading the European Bunker Team as Regional Head Bunkers, Europe, Robin has over 20 years of experience within the bunker industry both on reselling and on the physical trading side.
Robin Van Elderen joins Sing Fuels from Trefoil Trading BV where he was Managing Director responsible for the physical activities and business development within ARA and Germany.
Prior to Trefoil, he also worked with Cockett Marine Oil & Argos Bunkering in the Netherlands where he was in a managerial & commercial role for over 10 years.
Contact details of Robin are as follows:
Name: Robin Van Elderen
Designation: Regional Head Bunkers, Europe
Email: robin@singfuels.com
Photo credit: Sing Fuels
Published: 7 December, 2021
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