Following a strong financial year, marine fuels giant Bunker Holding has reshaped its commercial leadership structure to optimize customer value, streamline sales operations, and empower frontline teams. The organizational refresh features key appointments across major brands like KPI OceanConnect and Glander International Bunkering, alongside the creation of a digital sales director role and the new Bunker Holding Academy to cultivate future talent. These strategic shifts are designed to advance the Group’s ‘Fueling the Future’ strategy and enhance responsiveness in an increasingly complex maritime market.
Middlefart, Denmark | September 16,2026 – Building on a robust financial year and the steady momentum of its ‘Fueling the Future‘ strategy, marine fuels giant Bunker Holding has announced a sweeping overhaul of its commercial leadership structure.
The organizational refresh is designed to sharpen the Group’s competitive edge, empower frontline teams, and navigate an increasingly complex global maritime market.
Group CEO Peder Møller emphasized that the pivot directly addresses shifting client demands across the sector.
“Our customers operate in an increasingly complex and fast-moving market, and their needs continue to evolve. We want to make sure our commercial organisation is set up to respond with the right expertise, market knowledge and solutions, wherever our customers operate,” Møller stated.
Key Leadership Appointments & Strategic Shifts
The internal restructuring leverages deep bench strength across the Group, introducing several high-profile appointments aimed at key brands and operational pillars:
- KPI OceanConnect: Thomas Lee steps in as Brand Head. Backed by extensive expertise in key account management and the liner segment, Lee is tasked with steering the brand through its next chapter of expansion.
- Glander International Bunkering: Michael Cammarata takes the helm as Brand Head. Bringing profound industry knowledge and deep ties to the Glander heritage, he is positioned to anchor the brand’s continued trajectory.
- Group Sales Operations: Dorthe Bendtsen assumes the role of Group Sales Operations Director, reporting directly to Group Chief Commercial Officer Anders Grønborg. Bendtsen will focus on streamlining structures and enhancing sales execution processes.
- Digital Sales Innovation: Mikkel Søholm Vestergaard is appointed Group Digital Sales Director, tasked with scaling Bunker Holding’s digital sales environment and scaling customer-centric technology platforms.
- Talent Development: Industry veteran Carsten Ladekjær transitions to lead the newly minted Bunker Holding Academy. This strategic initiative represents a major investment in cultivating the next generation of commercial leaders across the Group.
- Dan-Bunkering Stability: Leadership remains untouched at Dan-Bunkering, with Claus Bulch Klausen continuing uninterrupted at the head of the brand.
Driving the ‘Fueling the Future’ Vision
Today’s structural adjustments signal a deeper phase in Bunker Holding’s modernization campaign. By fostering greater cross-market collaboration and doubling down on specialized frontline expertise, the marine fuels titan is aiming to cement its position as a primary value-driver for shipowners and operators navigating the energy transition.
About Bunker Holding
Bunker Holding is the global leader in purchasing, selling, and supplying marine fuel and lube oil, alongside providing risk management and other vital services for the shipping industry. The Group operates across more than 1,600 ports worldwide and maintains a presence in 33 countries through 56 offices and a workforce of more than 1,400 skilled employees.
With a rich history, Bunker Holding remains forward-looking and dedicated to addressing the evolving needs and challenges of a dynamic industry. The Group is actively advancing and expanding its efforts in the green transition, driven by a clear ambition to facilitate the decarbonization of global shipping.
Source: Bunker Holding