New Global Sales Director for O.W. Bunker

Leonard's appointment is the second senior appointment this month for the bunker company.

OW Bunker today announced in an emailed press release that Steve Leonard has been appointed as Global Sales Director, with responsibility for driving the strategic direction of global sales to support the company's wider growth plans.

"Steve is a strong leader with an impressive track-record in developing successful, scalable businesses within the marine fuels industry and other complementary fuel sectors," said Götz Lehsten, Executive Vice President, OW Bunker.

"As we focus on optimising our sales footprint to maximise global supply chain capabilities for our customers and seize opportunities to expand our presence in key markets, I am confident that Steve's deep knowledge of the industry, and proven abilities will help us to take our strategy forward."

Leonard, who will be based in Europe, was said to have some 25 years experience in the bunker industry, having previously held positions that include business development and sales director at Cockett Marine Oil and Aegean Petroleum, and he also led the marine division at World Fuel Services.

"Delivering our global sales strategy that is focused on meeting the real and changing needs of our customers is fundamental to increasing our market share and volume growth. Steve's appointment has further strengthened our capabilities and we look forward to working with him during this next stage of our development," Lehsten added.

Leonard's appointment is the second senior appointment this month for the bunker company.

Earlier in June OW Bunker said it had chosen Kasper Kristensen to fill the newly created role of regional manager for physical distribution in South East Asia.