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Tue 11 Dec 2012, 12:01 GMT

OW Bunker appoints new assistant manager


Christoffer Pedersen joins to further strengthen the company's Copenhagen operation.

OW Bunker, one of the world's largest suppliers and traders of marine fuels and lubricants, has today announced the appointment of Christoffer Pedersen as the new Assistant Manager for the trading division of the company's Copenhagen operation.

Pedersen has experience in the bunkering industry, having previously worked for OW Bunker's physical operation in Panama.

In a statement, OW Bunker said: "Christoffer Pedersen's primary focus will be to work with existing customers, utilising his knowledge of physical supplies to provide further value to their operations."

Commenting on the appointment, Jesper Schmidt, Branch Manager, OW Bunker Copenhagen, said: "I am pleased to welcome Christoffer to the Copenhagen office. His understanding of the bunkering industry, in particular physical supplies, will pay dividends in providing more value to our customers' businesses. His knowledge, as well as contacts and networks within the South American market will also be invaluable to our global Scandinavian customers who operate in the region."

Contact details for Christoffer Pedersen have been provided below:

Tel: + 45 394 512 71
Mob: + 45 417 221 67
Email: chpe@owbunker.com
Yahoo: chpe_owbunker

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