IBIA Board Elections 2026 – Voting Is Now Open

Voting for the IBIA Board Elections 2026 is now open and will close on Thursday, 5 February 2026 at 12:00 noon (UK time).

This year, eleven candidates are standing for election, with four vacancies to be filled on the IBIA Board.

IBIA members are encouraged to participate in the election process by voting for candidates who they believe will make a meaningful contribution to the effective governance and strategic direction of the Association.

All paid-up members of IBIA will receive a personalised and secure voting link from CES –[email protected] by the end of today.

If you have not received your voting link, or if you wish to discuss your membership status, please contact Tara Morjaria at [email protected].

The candidates in this year’s IBIA Board Elections are:

·    Dr. Bader Bhaishan AlBusaiyes, Founder & Managing Partner, AlSuwaiket & AlBusaiyes Lawyers Co. (based in Saudi Arabia)

·    Eugenia Benavides, Consultant (based in Colombia)

·    Claudia Beumer, Owner/ Director, C4 fuel B.V (based in the Netherlands)

·    Gianmichele Campanella, General Manager, Fratelli Cosulich (based in Monaco)

·    Mr Calvin Chung, Director, CPN (Chimbusco Pan Nation) (based in Hong Kong)

·    Nigel Draffin, Consultant and Lecturer (based in the United Kingdom)

·    Samir Fernandez, Director of Marine Fuel Solutions, Moeve (based in Spain)

·    George Masvoulas, Group Managing Director, Petro Inspect Group (based in Greece)

·    Julie Nielsen, Global Head of Bunker Sales, StormGeo AS (based in Denmark)

·    Carlos Torres, Global Head of Methanol and Strategic Relationships, Bunker Holding A/S (based in Denmark)

·    Susu Zhang, Head of Shipping Projects & Partnerships, BP (based in the United Kingdom)

Click Here for details about the candidates and to view their full profiles.

The results of the election will be announced at the IBIA AGM on Monday, 9 February 2026. Newly elected Board members will take up their positions with effect from 1 April 2026.

Please note that every vote counts to shape the leadership of our Association.