IBIA appoints event manager

Wed 21 Apr 2010, 16:16 GMT

IBIA appoints event manager

New member of staff joins IBIA's Southampton-based team.

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has today announced the appointment of a new event manager.

Charlotte Egan joined IBIA's Southampton-based team this week. Her contact details have been provided below.

Tel: +44 23 8022 6555
Email: charlotte.egan@ibia.net

Charlotte has six years experience in events management and marketing, commencing with working on cruise vessels for the Carnival Group, then working for the Royal Automobile Club, a life sciences company and the University of Southampton, where she helped promote a multi-disciplinary maritime group.

Commenting on the appointment, Ian Adams, chief executive of IBIA, said "We welcome Charlotte to IBIA. Her experience will help us build on the successful association and the events we already have."

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