Kimberly Westmoreland has announced her appointment as Director of Marine Business Development and Energy Transition at World Fuel Services, starting in January 2025. A seasoned professional in the maritime and energy sectors, Kimberly is eager to leverage her expertise to drive innovation and support the maritime industry’s transition toward a more sustainable future.
In this new role, Kimberly will lead efforts to advance World Fuel Services‘ sustainability initiatives, focusing on innovative solutions for the maritime industry. Her work will center around enhancing marine fuel operations and contributing to the industry’s broader energy transition goals.
Before joining World Fuel Services, Kimberly served as Managing Director for the Americas at FincoEnergies, a leading independent provider of sustainable energy solutions. She played a pivotal role in driving the company’s efforts in sustainable energy through well-known brands such as GoodFuels, GoodShipping, and GoodZero. Her leadership helped propel FincoEnergies’ commitment to advancing cleaner energy solutions across the globe.
A seasoned leader with deep knowledge in marine fuel operations, Kimberly’s career also includes significant roles at Parkland USA and Royal Caribbean Cruises. As Senior Director of Global Marine Operations at Parkland USA, she developed and executed strategies for LNG sourcing and energy decarbonization. While at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Kimberly led global fuel procurement for the fleet, driving over $40 million in annual savings and contributing to the development of LNG supply chains for newbuild LNG-fueled vessels.
Kimberly is a graduate of the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Business, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Accounting. Her strong educational background, combined with her extensive professional experience, has equipped her to excel in strategic leadership roles in the energy and maritime sectors.
Kimberly’s expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and operational execution of fuel and energy solutions positions her to play a vital role in advancing World Fuel Services’ mission to deliver sustainable and innovative energy solutions for the maritime sector.
About World Fuel Services
World Fuel Services, a World Kinect company, offers integrated energy solutions to customers across aviation, marine, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors. The company’s portfolio includes fuel and energy supply, logistics, credit, financing, price risk management, and transaction management services. With operations in over 200 countries, World Fuel Services is dedicated to delivering innovative energy solutions and driving sustainability in the global energy transition.
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