Bunker and Residual Fuel Virtual Conference

Adrian Tolson is the Director and Lead for BLUE’s Insight practice, and one of the shipping industry’s leading marine energy experts. With 35 years of experience, he has both detailed knowledge and insight into the supply and demand side of marine fuel, and into bunkering infrastructure development. In 2015, Adrian founded maritime consultancy 20|20 Marine Energy, which was acquired by business, brand and communications consultancy, BLUE, in 2019. Adrian leads BLUE’s Insight practice, which provides commercial advisory, research and intelligence services across the key areas of transformation within the maritime industry. This includes the changing marine energy supply chain, digitalisation and the drive for decarbonisation and sustainability. Adrian has led numerous global business development projects across the marine energy supply chain. This includes assisting ship owners and suppliers on fuel procurement and supply strategies in a post 2020 world; the development of bunkering infrastructure projects for clean and new fuels; as well as working with the financial and investment community on the opportunities of the future marine energy landscape. Adrian’s experience spans leadership roles with some of the industry’s largest marine fuel suppliers, including Chemoil Energy, where he was responsible for successfully driving the company through to IPO; and as Vice President and General Manager of OW Bunker where he established its physical supply operation in the USA. Adrian was elected to the board of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) in April of 2020

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Tom Strang is Senior Vice President, Maritime Affairs for Carnival Corporation plc. He is responsible for developing and implementing a group wide strategy for the supply of new low emission fuels for the next generation of cruise ships under order, including LNG. With the current situation impacting the cruise industry he is leading efforts to ensure that the pause in operations is coordinated safely and efficiently across all our brands. He also provides representation for the Carnival group with various maritime and governmental authorities in Europe and other regions relating to marine and technical regulatory.

Dominik Englert has turned his passion for fighting climate change into his profession. In his efforts to decarbonize the global economy, he works as an economist in the World Bank’s Climate Change Group in Washington, D.C. As a co-lead of the World Bank’s engagement in decarbonizing maritime transport, he focuses on reducing emissions in the shipping sector. Furthermore, he works on mainstreaming climate considerations in the World Bank’s project portfolio in East Asia and the Pacific and developing carbon pricing policies in developing countries such as Côte d’Ivoire. Prior to joining the World Bank Group, Dominik met the challenges of climate change as a senior advisor for First Climate, a private consultancy based in Zurich. He oversaw the carbon compliance management for large industrials, advised public institutions on climate policy and traded CO2 allowances in the EU and Swiss emissions trading systems. Dominik holds master’s degrees in Finance & Strategy (Sciences Po), International Affairs & Governance (University of St. Gallen) and International Management (Community of European Management Schools).

Frédéric Meyer is the Head of Strategy & Projects for Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions (TMFGS), Total’s dedicated business in charge of worldwide bunkering activities. He oversees a team that strategizes and executes key projects, R&D programs and industry initiatives to promote low carbon alternative fuels to Total’s shipping clientele. With over 20 years’ experience in the energy sector, Mr. Meyer joined Total in 1992 and has held various leadership positions in the Marketing Services and Gas, Renewables & Power (GRP) branches of the Total Group. His previous roles included managing Total’s business unit for Special Fluids and Additives in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, as well as its Commodities Trading business for the Asia Pacific and Atlantic markets. Mr Meyer is a graduate in Chemical Engineering from the École Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques (ENSIC). He also holds a Post-Graduate in Industrial Engineering from the École des Mines of Nancy and in Industrial Marketing from the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) of Paris.

Sotirios Mamalis is the Manager, Sustainability - Fuels and Technology at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). In this role, Mamalis explores fuels and technologies that can contribute to decarbonization of the marine and offshore fleet. Mamalis has a background on power generation generation and propulsion systems using conventional and alternative fuels. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Ananth currently serves as the Vice President at V-TIC Services, a Viswa Group Company. The V-TIC Services team focuses on the Supply side of the Fuel supply chain and this team is intimately involved with helping fuel suppliers get ready for the fuels of the future. From helping suppliers develop 0.5% fuels, to helping them develop the basis of design of their refineries, the V-TIC Services team was developed to be at the cutting edge for the next challenge of the customer. Ananth Srinivasan has over eighteen years of experience working at Baker Hughes and in a startup, in a variety of roles including P&L Management, Sales, Operations, Engineering, Product Development, and Project Management. His breadth of experience spans the Oil and Gas sector from Upstream operations to the Marine Shipping business. His main skill sets are P&L Management and solution selling. In his last P&L role at Baker Hughes, he led his team to the best financial performance across all product lines during the oil recession. He has an Executive MBA from Texas A&M and a Masters’ in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and is able to combine his technical knowledge with his commercial acumen to help clients win at the marketplace. Ananth has served as the President of the Houston chapter of the Association of India’s Development, a volunteering organization focused on addressing change at the grassroots in India. As an active proponent of the Oil and Gas industry, Ananth has spoken at National Society of Black Engineers, Rice University, and the University of Houston.

Rob has worked in the additives business for more than 30 years, first with Shell and then with Infineum since its start-up 21 years ago. During this time, he has had extensive experience in both fuel and lubricating oil additives. Rob has had jobs in a wide range of functions including R&D, Technical Support, New Business Development, Sales and Marketing. Rob is coordinating Infineum’s global sales and marketing activities for fuel additives in Marine fuel applications. Rob is currently based in the UK but has also worked in the US and has extensive experience across many global markets.

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