IBIA announces new board members, including Turkey's Mustafa Aslan and Ufuk Erinç, following the AGM in London on February 9.
The New Management of IBIA Has Been Announced: Mustafa Aslan and Ufuk Erinç on the List
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) announced its new board members following the annual general meeting (AGM) held in London on February 9. Mustafa Aslan and Ufuk Erinç from Turkey are included in the new management.
As one of the most significant organizations operating globally in the fields of fuel supply, quality standards, and sustainability in the maritime sector, the election results of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) were announced ahead of the traditional IBIA Annual Dinner.
In the election, where a total of 11 candidates competed, members voted for four board seats. As a result of the voting, Claudia Beumer (C4 Fuel B.V.), Gianmichele Campanella (Fratelli Cosulich Monaco SAM), Calvin Chung – CPN (Chimbusco Pan Nation), and Nigel Draffin (consultant and trainer) were elected to the board for a three-year term.
The new members will begin their duties on April 1, 2026. After this date, the IBIA Board will consist of the following names:
Adrian Tolson, 2050 Marine Energy LLC – President
Jeroen de Vos, Peninsula – Vice President
Mustafa Aslan, Asmira Group – Treasurer
Claudia Beumer, C4 Fuel B.V.
Gianmichele Campanella, Fratelli Cosulich Monaco SAM
Calvin Chung, CPN (Chimbusco Pan Nation)
Constantinos Capetanakis, Star Bulk
Rahul Choudhuri, Veritas Petroleum Services (Asia) Pte Ltd
Frank Dahan, CSL Group Inc
Nigel Draffin, Consultant and Trainer
Colin Holloway, Cockett Marine Oil
Jon Hughes, Dan-Bunkering Africa Ltd
Ufuk Erinç, Unerco Petrol Ürünleri Denizcilik ve Tic. A.Ş.
Deanna MacDonald, Aveera Energy
Charlotte Rojgaard, Bureau Veritas
Valeria Sessa, Reseaworld
While the IBIA management thanked all members who participated in the election process, it emphasized that the interest shown by the candidates reflects the global diversity and dynamism of the association. It was noted that the elections took place during a critical period in the bunker sector, where regulations, sustainability, and technological transformation are accelerating. The new management is expected to make decisions that will shape the future of the sector in terms of energy transition, carbon reduction, and digitalization.
On the other hand, Mustafa Aslan, Chairman of the Board of Asmira Group, was given an additional role within the association. According to the announcement made during the IBIA Annual Dinner in London, Aslan will not only assume the role of treasurer on the IBIA Board starting April 1, 2026, but will also take an active role within the IBIA Executive Committee (EXCO).
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
