ING has announced a leadership transition in its shipping sector, with Stephen Fewster, the current Global Lead, set to leave the bank at the end of Q2 2026. Fewster, who has had a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in banking and international shipping finance, will serve as Executive Chair of the Shipping team during the transition. He plans to continue his career in non-executive roles within the shipping industry.
Effective 1 January 2026, Gerbrand Vroegop, currently Head of Transport & Logistics APAC, will assume the role of Global Lead of the Shipping Sector. Vroegop, based in Singapore, has been with ING since 1999 and brings extensive international experience from his time in London and Rotterdam. Robartus Krol will take over as Head of Transport & Logistics UK, having built a career in London and the Netherlands, and is recognised for his global relationships with shipowners.
Fewster expressed confidence in the new leadership, stating, “After 23 rewarding years at ING, I’m proud to leave the shipping business in strong hands and I’m confident it will continue to thrive. With Vroegop and Krol at the helm, our long-standing strategy and commitment to clients remain firmly in place.”
ING continues to support the Transport & Logistics sector, with Michele Monterosso leading from July 2025. The bank maintains dedicated teams across six sub-sectors, including Shipping, Aviation, and Automotive, with major hubs in cities such as Amsterdam, London, and Singapore.
