Wed 5 Jun 2013, 14:33 GMT

OW Bunker hires Branch Manager in Hong Kong


Bunker firm appoints ex-Brightoil Market Manager, Eric Hu.



OW Bunker, one of the world's largest suppliers and traders of marine fuel oil and lubricants, has today announced the appointment of Eric Hu as Branch Manager of its Hong Kong office.

Mr. Hu previously spent two years as Market Manager for China/Hong Kong and ARA (Europe) at Brightoil Petroleum (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Prior to this, he spent 14 years working for BP Marine in Taiwan and Singapore, where his last position was Market Manager for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Middle East at BP Singapore Pte Ltd.

Commenting on the appointment, Paul Bradshaw, Regional Manager, OW Bunker Asia, said: "I am delighted to welcome Eric to OW Bunker. He has a wealth of international and industry experience as well as a proven track record in managing and building successful business relationships. I am confident that he will add real value to our customers and help to continue the significant growth and development that our Hong Kong office has realised over the past few years."

Eric Hu's contact details are as follows:

Tel: +852 3758 0593
Mob: +852 9254 1157
Email: erhu@owbunker.com.hk
Yahoo: erhu_owbunker


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