Seascale Energy, the powerhouse marine fuel joint venture between Cargill and Hafnia, is looking for a strategic and commercially driven Business Development Lead for the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. Based in Singapore, this role is a premier opportunity to lead the transformation of bunker procurement for a global leader in the maritime energy transition.
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About Seascale Energy
Launched officially in early 2025, Seascale Energy is a new force in the marine fuel landscape. Formed by uniting Cargill’s Pure Marine Fuels and Hafnia’s Bunker Alliance, the company manages an initial volume of approximately 7.5 million metric tons of fuel annually. Seascale Energy is designed to redefine procurement through transparency, data-driven insights, and a clear focus on the future fuel landscape, including low-carbon and zero-carbon solutions.
The Joint Venture: Cargill & Hafnia
Seascale Energy combines the commodity trading expertise of Cargill (a 160-year-old family-owned leader in food and agriculture) with the operational excellence of Hafnia (one of the world’s leading tanker shipping companies). Headquartered in Singapore, the venture operates with a global team across Geneva, Copenhagen, and Houston, bridging the gap between fuel supply and ship operation.
The Role: Business Development Lead – Asia Pacific & Middle East
As the Business Development Lead, you will be responsible for building and expanding high-level partnerships across the marine fuels value chain. This is a strategic role focused on originating new opportunities, engaging C-suite decision-makers, and advising clients on the evolving regulatory and decarbonization landscape in shipping.
Key Accountabilities
- Strategic Growth: Develop and implement tactical strategies to expand demand and improve margin growth for key regional customers.
- Partnership Building: Maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with senior stakeholders (C-suite/VP level) within shipping organizations.
- Future Fuel Leadership: Leverage in-depth knowledge of the low/zero-carbon fuel landscape to create customer-ready proposals.
- Market Insight: Deliver compelling value propositions by monitoring external market trends, competitor moves, and regulatory shifts.
- Internal Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams to ensure customer needs are met and internal strategies are aligned.
Candidate Profile
Professional Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in the bunker (marine fuels) industry in a commercially accountable role. (10+ years preferred).
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of both the buying and selling sides of the bunker industry and decarbonization pathways.
- Strategic Skills: Proven ability to engage executive-level decision-makers and execute complex growth strategies.
- Communication: Fluent in English and professional working proficiency in at least one Asian language.
Personal Attributes
- Mindset: A “desire to win” combined with a collaborative, low-ego working style.
- Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing regulatory environment.
- Influence: Strong storyteller who can persuade and influence through tailored commercial strategies.
Why Join Seascale Energy?
Joining Seascale Energy means working at the intersection of two global giants. You will benefit from:
- Unrivaled Scale: Work with one of the world’s largest marine fuel procurement platforms.
- Innovation Focus: Be at the forefront of the shipping industry’s energy transition and green fuel adoption.
- Career Development: Opportunities for growth within a high-growth joint venture backed by the stability of Cargill and Hafnia.
- Global Network: Collaborate with a multicultural team across four major global trading hubs.
About Singapore
As the world’s largest bunkering hub, Singapore provides the perfect backdrop for this role. It is a center for maritime innovation, offering a world-class business environment and a key vantage point for the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets.
How to Apply
If you are ready to shape the future of marine energy procurement, submit your CV and application via the Cargill Careers Portal.
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