IBIA announces new Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce the newly elected leadership team to drive the Association’s strategic initiatives and represent the interests of its members globally.

Effective 1 April 2026 the following individuals will serve as members of the IBIA Board of Directors.

Please join IBIA in welcoming Adrian Tolson, Jeroen de Vos and Mustafa Aslan to their roles:

Chair: Adrian Tolson, 2050 Marine Energy LLC

Adrian Tolson is the owner of 2050 Marine Energy and is widely recognised as one of the shipping industry’s leading marine energy experts. With more than 35 years of experience, he has both detailed knowledge and unique insight into the bunker supply chain and its many related infrastructure developments.

Vice Chair: Jeroen de Vos, Head of Global Operations, Peninsula

Jeroen De Vos, Head of Operations at Peninsula, began as a marine engineer, gaining experience with the Royal Dutch Navy. He joined DNV Petroleum Services in 2000, became Global Technical Director at VPS in 2015, and moved to Peninsula in 2019 to lead Quality and contribute to ISO 8217 groups.

Hon Treasurer: Mustafa Aslan, Chaiman of Asmira Group

Mustafa Aslan is the Chairman of Asmira Group. He was educated at American Collegiate Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, where he studied Economics, and later earned an MBA from Izmir University of Economics. He began his professional career in 1998 within his family’s business and went on to found Asmira Group in 2001. Active in the oil and energy sector, he also serves on several industry boards. He is also a board member of the Turkish Chamber of Shipping, and TurkCham Montenegro. He is married and has one daughter.

Newly elected Board Members:

Gianmichele Campanella, Fratelli Cosulich Monaco Sam
·         Calvin Chung, CPN (Chimbusco Pan Nation), Singapore

Continuing Board Members:

Claudia Beumer, C4 fuel B.V
Constantinos Capetanakis, Star Bulk and Immediate Past Chair
Nigel Draffin, Consultant and Lecturer
Ufuk Erinc, Unerco Petrol Urn. Denizcilik ve Tic. A.S.
Deanna MacDonald, Aveera Energy
Valeria Sessa, Reseaworld

Adrian Tolson states “I approach the role of IBIA Chair with both caution and optimism at a time when the bunkering community, alongside the wider shipping industry, is facing disruption and risk on multiple fronts. Ours is a resilient and adaptable sector, and IBIA has a crucial role to play in navigating this period. I thank my predecessor, Constantinos Capetenakis, for his efforts in building a sound foundation of both professionalism and excellence within IBIA. This legacy will be invaluable as we address current challenges and continue to expand the breadth of our membership across the bunker value chain.”

IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association is the voice of the global marine energy value chain, representing a diverse membership of fuel suppliers, traders, shipowners, brokers, surveyors, port authorities, and maritime professionals across more than 70 countries. Established in 1993, IBIA promotes transparency, quality, and high standards in marine fuel operations and supports the industry’s transition to low and zero-carbon fuels. Through advocacy at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and its global network of training, events, and working groups, IBIA connects the industry to drive safe, sustainable, and practical solutions for the future of marine energy.