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Geert Boden

General Manager
Brasschaat,VAN

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 20 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Serviced-focused dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

General Manager

Harvest Energy
01.2019 - Current


- Manage Bunkering team of 7 people (Harvest Energy Marine)

- Management and operate Marine Terminal at Zeebrugge

- Manage 3 Sea going tankers in ownership


Responsible for day to day operations and commercial exploitation of Harvest Energy Marine's physical outlet in Zeebrugge and the North Sea (Germany, France, UK, Netherlands)

Reporting to company's HQ in London


During my tenure I completed the acquisition of the Zeebrugge Terminal and 3 Sea going barges. Setup our supply chain in the North Sea, negotiation of Ferry contracts, bunker licenses, etc,...

Senior Trader

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network
01.2006 - 12.2018


  • Managed a diversified portfolio, achieving consistently strong returns while minimizing risk exposure.
  • Efficiently managed high volumes of trades daily, ensuring timely execution at optimal prices for maximum returns. (450K per month ARA+ North Sea)
  • Set up supply chain with existing Aegean Fleet (4 Sea going bunker tankers) throughout the North Sea
  • Managed Portland UK Bunker Terminal both operationally and commercially
  • Opened up Falmouth UK as a supply outlet for Aegean Marine Petroleum

Shipping Agent

Van Doosselaer & Achten
01.2003 - 12.2005

- Boarding Agent for various major and smaller shipping companies

- Coordination of vessels calls to ARA ports

- Coordination of supplies and administrative requirements for ships

Education

Law

UFSIA Antwerpen
Antwerp, Belgium

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Distribution Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Workflow Planning
  • P&L Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Project scope & planning
  • Problem Resolution

Timeline

General Manager

Harvest Energy
01.2019 - Current

Senior Trader

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network
01.2006 - 12.2018

Shipping Agent

Van Doosselaer & Achten
01.2003 - 12.2005

Law

UFSIA Antwerpen
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