Seatrade reveals latest Singapore signing

Singapore: Global maritime publisher and events organiser Seatrade has appointed a new Commercial Manager at its Singapore office.  Grant Rowles (pictured) joins Seatrade from Informa, where he spent nine years based in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore. Mr Rowles, who starts work on November 23, will concentrate on the commercial development of Seatrade's Asia products including Sea Asia 2011, the Seatrade Asia Awards 2010, the Seatrade Tanker Conference 2010 as well as exciting new publishing products in the region.
Mr Rowles has a wealth of experience in publishing, conferences and awards schemes in the shipping and legal areas, working on a number of titles including Lloyd's List. He served most recently as Informa General Manager for Asia.
'This is a welcome new appointment at this time, which will help further strengthen Seatrade's presence in Singapore and Asia. Seatrade remains committed to growing its products throughout Asia,' said Andrew Callaghan, Seatrade's global director of sales. [31/10/09]