Bomin names Andrew Laven as ME/Africa Regional Manager

The Bomin Group, a leading global physical supplier and trader of marine fuel oil, today confirms the appointment of Andrew Laven as the new Regional Manager for Middle East and Africa, the Company said in a press release.

Andrew Laven has a wealth of experience in the bunkering industry, most recently as Vice President of BP Middle East.  He joins Bomin during an important period, as the company expands and develops its operations in key territories, strengthening its global team in order to achieve its ambitious growth targets.

Jan Christensen, Head of Global Bunkering, stated: “The Middle East and African markets are experiencing real change on the back of the regions’ economic development, and the pressures of continuing depressed oil markets, which impact the fuel supply chain. As a leading fuel supplier, we have an important role to play in helping our customers manage this change and providing them with fuel solutions that meet the demands of their operations.  Andrew has a real knowledge of the bunkering industry, and the dynamics of the region, and I am confident that he will add significant value to our operations.”

Andrew Laven will be based at Bomin’s office in Dubai, working with the wider team to ensure the delivery of product and service excellence across the region, as well as building closer, partnership-based relationships with customers to ensure their needs are met.

The Bomin Group has been active in the bunker business for more than 35 years via its subsidiaries and is one of the world’s leading independent suppliers and traders of bunker oil. The business portfolio covers activities ranging from the supply of bunker fuels to lubricants and other services to the shipping industry. The company operates around the globe with a staff of more than 300 in 36 offices worldwide. Bomin is 100 percent owned by Mabanaft. Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG is the trading division of Marquard & Bahls, Germany, a leading independent petroleum company, privately owned. The business encompasses the import and wholesale of petroleum products. Furthermore, the company is active in bunker services, service stations, heating-oil retail, lubricants and biofuels.