Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC appoints a new Chief Commercial & Investment Officer

Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, a leading company in shipping and maritime related activities, has appointed Mr. Chris Phillips as its new Chief Commercial and Investment Officer.

Phillips brings with him over 25 years of international investment management experience. Prior to joining Gulf Navigation Holding he was the Wholesale Banking Head of Specialized & Ship Finance at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Head of Marine and Energy at National Bank of Fujairah, Executive Director at Barrington Corporate Advisory in Singapore, Regional Head of Shipping and Offshore Finance at BNP Paribas Bank in Singapore and held various key positions in the United Kingdom, Singapore and the Netherlands.

On his appointment, Ahmad Kilani, Managing Director and Board Member of Gulf Navigation Holding, said: ”We are living in a time of unprecedented economic and financial conditions. We believe this environment demands an extraordinary level of investment and commercial expertise to ensure our Company continues to build on its current upward momentum. Chris Philips is a great addition to the team, and his strategic approach will be essential in framing and executing our commercial and investment proposition over the next few years.”

Philips will be responsible for shaping the commercial and investment strategy of the Company. He will aim to further develop and strengthen the company’s portfolio of services and help in building a strong organisation that delivers sustainable and profitable growth by consistently delivering superior performance.
Source: Gulf Navigation Holding