Donald Anderson Joins ShipServ Board

Former V.Ships CEO joins board of directors of the world’s largest e-marketplace, bringing a wealth of experience to next phase of growth strategy. 

ShipServ, the leading marine and offshore e-marketplace, with an expected annual trade of $3bn in 2015, is pleased to announce that Donald Anderson has joined its board of directors as an independent non-executive director.

“Donald has vast experience working for and advising the world’s leading ship management and marine services companies and we are absolutely delighted to tap into his broad and substantial knowledge. He will provide critical strategic advice in supporting the next phase of ShipServ’s growth and development strategy,” said Paul Ostergaard, CEO and founder of ShipServ.

As an Advisor to the Board of Univan Ship Management, Mr. Anderson played a central role in the recently announced merger with Anglo Eastern, creating one of the world's leading ship management groups.

Mr. Anderson was previously Group CEO at V.Ships Group where he oversaw an ambitious growth phase and two private equity management buyouts.

“I am delighted to join the board of ShipServ and help them in their future growth. They have been at the forefront of the digital revolution in shipping over the last 15 years and have helped change the marine procurement landscape by bringing down operating costs for ship-owners and managers. I look forward to working with their innovative and very experienced management team in their quest to continue to grow and develop further,” said Mr. Anderson.

ShipServ has over 200 shipping companies and ship managers currently trading on its e-marketplace with 58,000 suppliers including leading ship management companies Anglo-Eastern, Columbia, Thome and Wilhelmsen Ship Management.