IBIA Appoints Simon Neo as Asia Regional Manager

Simon Neo has more than 30 years of oil and shipping industry experience.

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) today announced it has appointed industry veteran Simon Neo as a new Regional Manager to manage its office in Singapore, covering the Asia region.

Neo, already former IBIA Chairman, is a well known and respected industry figure who has more than 30 years of oil and shipping industry experience.

"I am delighted to take on this exciting role, the bunker industry is growing, but also facing an unprecedented level of industry challenges, not least the dramatic drop in the oil price and the increasing level of environmental legislation," said Neo.

"IBIA's members and potential members need our support, guidance and representation more than ever before. I look forward to working with them, and using my industry experience to deliver greater value, ensuring that IBIA's services exceed our members' needs."

Peter Hall, Chief Executive, IBIA adds: "Simon has a unique set of experience with senior management experience with bunker and shipping companies, a previous Chairman of IBIA, understanding of the far east market and extensive government and industry contacts across the region. The association is well positioned in the region to develop the potential that exists to increase our membership base and influence in the region."

Neo has served on many industry committees including the Spring Singapore technical committee (bunkering), SSA Bunkering sub-committee, SIBCON steering committee, the SSA services committee, SS600 and SS524 Bunkering Procedures Review Committee, and the Mass Flow Meter work group which leads to the formation of the technical reference and guidelines for Mass Flow Bunkering in Singapore.

Earlier this week Ship & Bunker reported that IBIA elections are now underway.