Gijsbert DE JONG, Marine Chief Executive, Nordics, Bureau Veritas
Gijsbert de Jong is Marine Chief Executive Nordics at Bureau Veritas. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, his main responsibilities are to drive profit and loss accountability in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Iceland, Norway & Sweden), develop strategic business activities and drive operational excellence, quality and client satisfaction.
Gijsbert joined Bureau Veritas in 2001 after obtaining an MSc degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands, and has since held various technical and business development management positions in Paris, Rotterdam and Shanghai, covering both marine and offshore activities. In his previous role he was the director of the marine marketing and sales team based in the classification society’s head office in Paris, France.
With a strong focus on safety, environmental sustainability and technology innovation, Gijsbert is continuously striving to develop best in class services to enhance Bureau Veritas’ offering to the maritime market. He is a strong supporter of cross-industry collaboration as a cornerstone for resolving the shipping’s energy transition and digitalization challenges. He is a regular speaker and moderator at maritime conferences and frequent contributor to industry magazines. Gijsbert has published on container ships, bulk carriers, offshore service vessels, tugs, dredgers, ice classed vessels, as well as alternative fuels and power systems.
Gunnar Kjeldsen joined Bunker Holding Group in July 2023 as the Biofuels Development Manager. He is working closely with a team of experts in the group to build the marine biofuels market globally and to provide advice and support to ship operators and owners on the use of biofuels.
Gunnar has extensive experience in marine fuel quality and quantity services and started his career more than 25 years ago with DNV Petroleum Services. In his last position as Global Business Development Manager at Bureau Veritas, Gunnar Kjeldsen successfully helped build the organization’s Marine Fuel Quality Testing services and customer portfolio.
His extensive knowledge on marine fuels has helped shipping companies mitigate operational risks.
Erik Bratterud, General Manager - Glander International Bunkering
Erik spent more than 35 years in the bunker industry as a broker/trader/partner and office manager.
Co-founder of Norse Bunker back in the 1980's which became part of WFS in 2001. Erik joined Glander International Bunkering in 2020 as a General Manager in their Oslo Office. Erik has followed IBC both as a participant, but also a program committee member since late 1990's and have contributed with more than 15 years in the successful program making in one of the longest running bunker conferences.
Kristine has her education from the University of Oslo and Bodø, where she earned bachelor’s degree in both psychology and pedagogy. She has also written a master’s thesis on recruitment strategy.
Kristine has a long leadership experience from several schools and kindergardens. In recent years Kristine has headed the quality assurance team with Oslo Education Agency's after school program at 107 different locations. Here, Kristine leads and contributes to political consultations, makes input to writing laws and regulations and making the overall strategy on implementing these. As a result, Kristine has gained insight to the relations between politics, public administration and service. She also led the development of the first digital onboarding program for 3000+ employees with Oslo’s after school program and has become known for being both creative and visionary.
Kristine wants her employees to succeed through their knowledge and skills, and recognizes the information needs with both the parents and children as well as the importance of their participation in order to influence. Kristine has been a part of IBC since 2016, making sure the preparations and the conference itself has a smooth sailing.
