Singapore’s feeder operator Bengal Tiger Line has announced that its chief executive is retiring from this position.
After 35 years with the company, chief executive Bill Smart will retire at the end of March but will continue as a board director member.
Andrew Winter, with 28 years’ experience in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, will assume the role of BTL’s chief executive officer and commence handover duties from February.
The company also announced the appointment of Andrew Winter to succeed as chief executive.
“On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Bill for his exceptional tenure with the company. His leadership and initiative have brought BTL to where it is today, and we are ever grateful for his contributions,” said Philip Clausius, board member.
“I am also delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Winter to succeed as chief executive. His experience and industry knowledge will likewise ensure BTL’s vision will continue.”
Bengal Tiger Line was founded in 1986 in Hamburg. The original German owners initiated a feeder service in the Bay of Bengal. Initially registered in Germany, the company later registered in Cyprus before finally settling in Singapore in 2009.
Its growth trajectory includes key acquisitions, such as its integration into Singapore-based CMIA Capital Partners in 2018 and its subsequent acquisition by HICO Trust in 2022.
