Posted on December 2, 2024
INTERTANKO’s Council of Members confirms Tim Wilkins to succeed Katharina Stanzel as Managing Director from 1 January 2025.
During a meeting of the INTERTANKO Council this week, Managing Director Katharina Stanzel confirmed she will be stepping down from the position at the end of the year. Kathi has served as MD of INTERTANKO since 2012, representing the interests of independent tanker owners worldwide and championing the role and reputation of the tanker industry as a vital and responsible partner in the global energy supply chain. She has been driving collaboration and partnerships between industry stakeholders, advocating for policies that foster sustainable growth, fair competition and international cooperation in developing best practice, operational excellence and global solutions for a global industry. The fifth MD in the Association’s long history, she was the first to bring an environmental background to the position.
Members of the Council elected Deputy MD Tim Wilkins to succeed Kathi as Managing Director, effective 1 January 2025. Kathi will remain with the Association through the transition period, ensuring a seamless handover in the months ahead.
Commenting on her time with INTERTANKO, Kathi said: “It has been an absolute privilege to work with and serve the interests of INTERTANKO’s Members worldwide and develop, guide and direct the fantastic team of professionals we have in the Secretariat today.”
Tim Wilkins, currently Deputy MD and Environment Director, has over 25 years’ experience with INTERTANKO and is currently overseeing the Association’s environmental agenda and European and Board activities.
Commenting on his appointment, Tim said: “I am honoured to lead INTERTANKO and humbled by the support of the Association’s Members. My focus will be on shaping a sustainable future for the tanker industry by supporting Members through the decarbonisation transition, safeguarding the future of our seafarers and actively addressing the complex geopolitical challenges we face.”
Association Overview
INTERTANKO is the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners and has been the voice of independent tanker owners since 1970, ensuring that the liquid energy that keeps the world turning is shipped safely, responsibly and competitively. As of January 2024, the organisation has 175 Members, whose combined fleet comprises over 3,700 tankers totalling over 341 million dwt. INTERTANKO’s Associate Membership stands at some 226 companies and organisations related to the tanker industry. www.intertanko.com.
