Island Oil has appointed Dimitris Mertikas as its new head of international trading, based in Dubai, the company announced on 23 June.
Mertikas brings close to two decades of experience across trading and leadership roles in the bunker industry, having previously served at Glander International Bunkering for six years and Praxis Energy Agents for 13 years.
Commenting on his appointment, Mertikas stated: “I have always admired Island Oil’s reputation, strong ethics and entrepreneurial culture. The company has built a solid platform with an ambitious vision for the future, and I look forward to contributing my experience as we continue to strengthen the business and expand its global reach.”
Island Oil’s chief operating officer, Vangelis S. Marinakis, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Dimitris to the team. He will enhance our trading capabilities and our knowledge of the Middle Eastern and Greek markets, while bringing strong leadership to the role. We are certain he will become an invaluable Islander.”
Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, Island Oil operates physical supply stations in Cyprus, Romania, and Israel. The company also has trading desks in Brazil, Denmark, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, UAE, and UK.
