EMEA News
Two More New Hires for Glander International Bunkering in Dubai
Glander International Bunkering (GIB) this week has announced the appointment of two more bunker and lubricant traders at its offices in Dubai.
Kristian Korsgaard Pedersen joins as Senior Bunker/Lubricant Trader & Team Leader, while Victoria Nektheden Johansen joins as Bunker and Lubricant Trader.
Pedersen was said to have 16 years of bunker industry experience having spent "many years of his career" in the Middle East.
He speaks, English, Danish, and conversational German.
Christoffer Berg Lassen, Managing Director and CEO of the Glander International Bunkering group, commented:
"Having people who work in your organization with a level of passion and dedication is vital. Glander International Bunkering is built on integrity, commitment, responsiveness and flexibility and it can be seen that Kristian Pedersen's attitude and work ethic encompasses these key elements. We know Mr. Pedersen's leadership will continue to steer the company in the right direction."
Johansen, meanwhile, was said to have been in the bunker industry for over seven years, having worked in London, Singapore, and the United States, and has spent a large portion of her career working from Dubai.
Originally from Sweden, Johansen speaks English, Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian, and was said to have made supplying in the Middle East region her specialisation.
"Within our corporation of Glander International Bunkering we have over 20 different nationalities who speak over 30 languages," said Lassen.
"Victoria Johansen is an exceptional colleague as she has mastered her passion and always goes beyond by continually educating herself in the bunker and maritime industry. I know that Victoria will make a positive impact on our organisation."
Contact details for the new staff are as follows:
Name: Kristian Korsgaard Pedersen
Title: Senior Bunker/Lubricant Trader & Team Leader
Office: +971 4 437 1700
Mobile: +971 55 498 7300
Email: krp@gibunkering.com
Name: Victoria Nektheden Johansen
Title: Bunker and Lubricant Trader
Office: +971 4 437 1700
Mobile: +971 56 401 3191
Email: ven@gibunkering.com
Earlier this week GIB announced it had also hired Luis Cañizales as a new bunker and lubricants trader for its Dubai team.
