Keith Denholm is joining Heidmar as its Singapore-based managing director of projects. His hiring is part of what senior executives describe as a revival of the DryShips-owned pool operator.

Confirming market talk of Denholm’s appointment, Heidmar chief executive Pankaj Khanna told TradeWinds that Denholm has been tasked with building new businesses and marketing the company’s tanker pools in specific Asian markets, such as Japan.