World LPG Association (WLPGA) announces new President
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Paris, 15th November 2023
World LPG Association (WLPGA) announces new President
The WLPGA is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Bram Gräber, CEO of SHV Energy in the Netherlands, as the association’s new President. This appointment was ratified during the WLPGA’s AGM held in Rome on 13th November 2023.
Mr Gräber takes over this role from outgoing President Mr. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation. The WLPGA President role is for a tenure of two years.
Mr Gräber has been CEO of SHV Energy since joining the company in 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Royal Boskalis, a global player in dredging and marine services, leading the Division for Offshore Transport and Installation Services, active both in Oil & Gas and renewable segments. From 1995 until 2016 Bram held different roles at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, among others, CEO of its low-cost arm Transavia, and Member of the Group Executive Committee of Air France KLM, responsible for passenger strategy. Bram's career started in consultancy, following the completion of his MBA.
WLPGA welcomes Mr Gräber to this key role and looks forward to working with him as the new President.
‘WLPGA is an important global association for promoting liquid gas to foster a safer, cleaner, more prosperous world. I am honoured to be elected president and look forward to working across industry to accelerate innovation, enhance safety, and provide an effective voice of advocacy and communication. In these ways, WLPGA is uniquely placed to support industry and customers make the just transition to sustainable energy. On behalf of the membership, I would also like to thank outgoing president, Mr Vaidya, for his stewardship over the past two years, as well as to CEO and Managing Director, James Rockall, and the entire WLPGA team, for their continued hard work and dedication in representing, and bringing maximum value to, every member.’
Mr Gräber
CEO SHV Energy and WLPGA President
‘After two years of leadership by the Chairman of Indian Oil, Mr Vaidya that has seen the WLPGA grow in influence across the world, we now welcome Mr Bram Gräber, CEO of SHV Energy as our President for the period 2023 – 2025. Mr Gräber takes the helm of the global association at a time of increasing change in energy markets, with pressure to decarbonise/defosilise coupled with the need for increased energy access – two areas where the WLPGA has a strong focus and where LPG has a powerful contribution to make.’
Mr James Rockall
CEO and Managing Director, WLPGA
‘I offer my congratulations to Mr Bram Gräber and I am sure the association will continue to scale new heights. I extend my deepest gratitude to the Board and the Industry Council members for their unstinted support to our mission.’
Mr. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation
About the WLPGA
The World LPG Association (WLPGA) is the authoritative voice for the global LPG industry representing the full LPG value chain. The primary goal of the association is to add value to the sector by driving premium demand for LPG, while also promoting compliance to good business and safety practice. With over 300 members in 125 countries, the association brings together private and public companies involved in one, several or all activities of the industry, develops long-term partnerships with international organisations, and implements projects on local and global scales. The Association was established in 1987 and granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1989.
Contact James Rockall (jrockall@wlpga.org)
www.wlpga.org
@worldlpgassoc
About SHV Energy
SHV Energy provides decentralised, low-carbon and clean energy solutions to 30 million business and residential customers around the world. The company has 12,100 employees and operations located in 25 countries across four continents. www.shvenergy.com