Tue 12 Jan 2010, 15:19 GMT

New trader for OW Bunker in Piraeus


Former Maersk Oil Trading employee joins OW Bunker's trading team in Greece.



O.W. Bunker Malta Ltd. has announced the appointment of a new addition to its trading team in Piraeus.

Nicolas Esposito, formerly of Maersk Oil Trading, holds an M.Sc in Services Marketing and Management with CERAM Business School and has also taken the Maersk International Shipping Education (MISE) programme.

Commenting on the appointment, Hans Staal, Manager, Worldwide Trading, OW Bunker Malta, said: "I am delighted to welcome Nicolas Esposito to the trading team. His experience of the shipping industry, combined with his market knowledge will be invaluable to the Piraeus division. I am confident that he will play an important role in continuing our success and growth within the region."

Please find contact details for Nicolas Esposito below.

Tel: +30 210 452 9467
Fax: +30 693 695 8499
Email: nies@owbunker.com

O.W. Bunker Malta can be contacted via the following numbers/email address below:

Tel: +30 210 4284455
Fax: +30 210 4284459
Telex: 241693 owbp gr
Email: piraeus@owbunker.com

Address:
O.W. Bunker Malta Ltd.
55, Kastoros Str.
Gr-185 45 Piraeus
Greece


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