Talent Surge and Leadership Renewal Strengthen Gibson Shipbroker’s Foothold in Asia Region

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05.08.25

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New appointments in Gibson’s Singapore office reinforce its key position for the next chapter of growth.

Singapore – 5 August 2025

E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers (Gibson) is strengthening its position in Asia with a major injection of talent at its Singapore office (Gibson Singapore). New broking appointments across the gas, clean, and specialised desks, alongside the leadership transition to incoming Managing Director Owen Bolton, mark a pivotal moment for the business in Singapore. These strategic hires signal Gibson’s intent to sharpen its competitive edge in the region. 

Over the coming months, several experienced brokers and operators will join the team:

• Won Sang (WS) Lee will join the VLGC Gas desk from Poten, with extensive experience and a strong reputation across the sector.
• Rebecca Huang will rejoin Gibson on the VLGC Gas desk after a successful period at Poten.
• Han Wei Ng will join the LPG and Petrochemical shipping desk, bringing senior-level chartering experience from BWEK.
• Ole Petter Lenander will join as a LR Broker on the Clean Desk, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from SKS Tankers.
• On the Specialised desk, Melvin Lee will join as Broker, bringing chartering expertise from Stolt, where he held a range of roles in Deepsea Chartering.
• Harun Gunawan will join the Specialised desk as Operator, bringing over 15 years of experience from PT Pelita Global Logistik and Clarksons Asia.

“It’s an exciting time to be stepping into this role as we welcome a new wave of talent to the Singapore office,” said Owen Bolton, newly appointed Managing Director of Gibson Singapore. “I’m looking forward to working alongside this growing team as we continue building trusted partnerships with our clients and driving the business forward in the region.”

Owen, who joined Gibson in 2008, succeeds Nick Ward, who has led the Singapore office since 2012, guiding it through over a decade of growth. Nick will continue in his role as Board Director and Head of Dry Cargo at Gibson.

Since opening in 2008, Gibson Singapore has built a respected position under Nick’s leadership, establishing itself as a key player in the tanker, dry cargo and gas markets across Asia. In recent years, the office has expanded its scope, launching Crude & Dirty tanker desks in 2023, now a team of four covering the East market from Dirty MR to VLCC, as well as establishing a Sale & Purchase desk. The office plays an increasingly influential role in Gibson’s global presence.

“After 13 years of running Asia for Gibson, it feels like the right time to hand over to Owen Bolton to continue expanding and developing the office into the new and exciting areas Gibson is focusing on,” said Nick Ward. “I’m looking forward to continuing to build our Dry Cargo business and supporting the company in my role as a board member.”

With a deepened bench of talent and renewed leadership, Gibson Singapore is entering its next chapter with momentum.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Alyssa Turner
Communications Lead, E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers
alyssa.turner@eagibson.co.uk

About E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers
E.A. Gibson is a globally recognised, employee-owned shipbroking firm with over 130 years of experience advising clients across the shipping and trade sector. Headquartered in London, with offices in Singapore, Dubai, Athens, Houston, Mumbai, and Hong Kong, Gibson delivers integrated commercial broking, market intelligence, and advisory services. Its offering now includes specialist capabilities in capital raising, M&A, leasing, and structured maritime finance – supporting clients with comprehensive solutions across both commercial and financial markets.