Tue 29 Nov 2016, 08:08 GMT

IBIA invites applications for chief executive


New chief exectutive will be expected to 'lead and develop the organisation through its strategy to 2020, and beyond'.



The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has announced that it is inviting applications for the role of chief executive. The news comes two weeks after it was announced that current chief executive, Peter Hall, intends to step down after three years of service.

Details regarding the position have been provided below.

Source: The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)

IBIA is now seeking an exceptional leader for the role of CE. The position requires an individual with a very strategic outlook, outstanding relationship management skills, political adroitness and the relevant operational leadership experience to build upon the success already accomplished, and to lead and develop the organisation through its strategy to 2020, and beyond

Location: London (Liverpool Street)

Competitive salary + benefits

Closing date: 21st December 2016

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is a professional association representing more than 900 organisations and members who are part of the marine fuels supply chain from the wellhead to the funnel.

IBIA is now seeking an exceptional leader for the role of CE. The position requires an individual with a very strategic outlook, outstanding relationship management skills, political adroitness and the relevant operational leadership experience to lead and develop the organisation through its strategy to 2020, and beyond.

Sitting at the heart of the sector, IBIA works to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, build organisational capacity and effectiveness, and provide opportunities to exchange information, knowledge and expertise.

The successful candidate will bring compelling, senior executive leadership experience relevant to working in this international sector and an evident passion for, and appreciation of, emerging trends in the industry, alongside excellent commercial and relationship management skills.

Experience of membership organisations or a track record of effective stakeholder management and partnership working in complex environments, as well as the ability to lead and develop a team, will also be important along with financial management skills.

The role will be London based but involves some travel, and reports to the IBIA board.

To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV by email or by post as follows;

Email: Peter.Hall@ibia.net

Postal address:
The International Bunker Industry Association
4th Floor, 50 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M7PR

Image: IBIA's office building in Liverpool Street, London.


Kuehne+Nagel logo. Kuehne+Nagel seeks marine energy pricing analyst in Greece  

Logistics firm recruiting for role focused on bunker pricing formulas and compliance cost analysis.

Fulvio Astengo, LD Ports & Logistics. LD Armateurs to present floating ammonia terminal concept at London energy conference  

French shipowner to showcase FRESH platform design for offshore hydrogen and ammonia supply chains.

NACKS bulk carriers with rotor sails. Anemoi rotor sails complete eight years of operation on bulk carrier M/V Afros  

Lloyd’s Register survey finds no operational issues with wind propulsion system after extended service.

Mikkel Kannegaard, Bunker Holding. Bunker Holding promotes Mikkel Kannegaard to chief operating officer  

Kannegaard has led transformation of supply organisation since joining in August 2025.

London skyline. Uni-Fuels seeks general manager for London bunker trading desk  

Nasdaq-listed marine fuel supplier recruits for commercial leadership role with P&L responsibility.

VPS logo. NE Atlantic ECA will cause significant change to the current fuel mix | Steve Bee, VPS  

The possibility of off-spec issues highlights the continuing need for proactive fuel testing to protect vessels.

Kris Vedat, SmartSea. Smart ships failing to convert data into actionable intelligence, warns SmartSea  

Maritime technology firm claims vessels collect vast amounts of data but lack integration to support decision-making.

Energy Transition Outlook 2026 Hydrogen To 2060 report cover. DNV forecasts 100-fold growth in clean hydrogen by 2060, with China leading expansion  

Classification society projects $3.2tn investment in hydrogen sector, with maritime accounting for 15% of clean hydrogen use.

World Shipping Council logo. Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet surpasses 1,200 vessels  

World Shipping Council reports 65% year-on-year increase in operational dual-fuel vessels to 440 ships.

Sotiris Raptis, ECSA. European Shipowners calls for ETS revenue investment and fuel supplier mandate  

ECSA urges the EU to invest €9bn in annual ETS revenues in fuel production and infrastructure.