Tue 25 Nov 2025, 13:18 GMT | Updated: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 13:21 GMT | Bunker Index Staff

Dan-Bunkering appoints Christian Vandvig Finnerup as US managing director


Finnerup transitions from Singapore role to lead American operations.


Christian Vandvig Finnerup, Dan-Bunkering.
Dan-Bunkering has appointed Christian Vandvig Finnerup to lead its US operations, bringing experience from Asia-Pacific and European offshore wind sectors. Image credit: Dan-Bunkering

Dan-Bunkering has appointed Christian Vandvig Finnerup as Managing Director for Dan-Bunkering USA, effective November 1, 2025.

Finnerup transitions to the US from Singapore, where he served as Commercial Director at Dan-Bunkering APAC. In that role, he was responsible for regional growth and the company's offshore and commercial portfolios. Prior to his time in Asia, Finnerup headed Offshore Wind, Europe, where he worked on partnership-driven energy solutions.

According to the company, Finnerup has focused on establishing customer-focused strategies and translating operational needs into practical solutions through close collaboration with clients.

Claus Bulch Klausen, CEO of Dan-Bunkering, commented: "The shipping sector is navigating an important period of transformation, affected by geopolitics, shifting supply chains, and the energy transition. In this environment, collaboration and agility are critical. Christian's international experience and proven ability to build close partnerships make him the ideal leader to guide our U.S. operations through this next phase of growth."

Speaking on his appointment, Finnerup said: "I am excited to lead such a strong team and build upon the US offices' solid foundations. The U.S. market presents exciting opportunities to work alongside our clients in shaping customized, forward-looking services. I am eager to meet our partners, understand their ambitions firsthand, and explore how we can deliver real value together in an agile and solution-oriented way."

Finnerup succeeds Mikkel Søholm-Vestergaard as Dan-Bunkering USA's Managing Director.

Headquartered in Middelfart, Denmark, Dan-Bunkering also has offices in Beijing, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dubai, Houston, Monaco, New York, Perth, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

The company operates as a seller of marine fuel. Other services include risk management and marine lubricant sales.



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