Swire Bulk has hired Henrik Sleimann Petersen as head of asset management from 1 September. He will also be a member of the Singapore firm’s executive management team.

The former group director of Ultrabulk Shipping in Dubai has been on gardening leave since early this year.

With over 37 years of shipping experience, Petersen’s will be involved in Swire Bulk’s technical S&P, newbuilding, technical management and long-term chartering activities.