Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Over a decade of experience makes me a versatile and passionate Tanker Chartering Manager. Skilled in planning, trading, and implementing charter parties for the international tankers' market. Bilingual (Italian/English), with strong commercial, negotiation, and analytical skills, combined with a high ability to work under pressure. Although I am self-motivated, I also find pleasure in working in a team and consider myself an exceptional team player. Additionally, I believe that engaging in dialogue with coworkers is important because confronting different points of view often leads to the best solutions. I possess both emotional intelligence and critical thinking abilities. To bring the most value to the team, a good team player must be aware of these skills.
◦ Initially, at RBD Armatori Spa (an Italian company then acquired by the Reuben Brothers Group), direct report to the CEO and in charge of developing the spot freight business. Since 2013, also responsible for negotiating and closing time-charter contracts with all major and first-class traders/energy companies, worldwide ◦ Close and constant collaboration with the Top Management to find financial coverage for the development of business projects ◦ Close and constant collaboration with the Operation Manager and the Claim Manager to guarantee high standards of customer service ◦ In 2020, following the takeover of Reuben Brothers Group, confirmed as Senior Chartering Manager with direct report to the Commercial Director based in London ◦ Over the years, successfully managed a fleet of 6 vessels, and concluded more than 350 spot voyages fixtures for Aframax and LR2 vessels, especially within EMEA and APAC markets, and numerous projects/time charter deals
• Supported marketing of managed fleet of LR2/LR1, Panamax, and Aframax vessels. • Conducted market analysis using broker network to gather competitive information. • Conducted cost-effectiveness analysis for potential employments. • Negotiated charter-parties’ terms.
• Negotiated rates for Aframax spot cargoes. • Developed strong relationships with ship owners and co- brokers.
• Conducted numerous research projects both for dry bulk carriers and tankers markets.