Broström appoints new managing director

Robert Uggla will take on the position as managing director of Broström, a division in Maersk Tankers, effective 21st September this year.

Maersk Tankers acquired Broström in January 2009 for SEK7.3 bill forming the world’s leading product tanker company with a combined fleet of around 275 product tankers.

Gothenburg-based Broström remains an individual brand responsible for the combined fleet of product tankers below 25,000 dwt, currently totalling 85 vessels.

“Our key priority is to ensure that Broström continues as the leading brand in the small product tanker markets and that we further build on the strong Broström heritage. Robert has proven management skills, and a strong international experience in shipping which is required for this job”, said Kristian Mørch, Maersk Tankers ceo.

Uggla has been with the AP Moller - Maersk Group since 2004 and was previously head of Maersk Line in UAE, Oman and Qatar based in Dubai.