Jotron Asia was established in 2004, although Jotron representatives have been working in Singapore since August 2002. With 18 employees, Jotron Asia is responsible for the product portfolio in the Far East Asian market. Due to expected future growth in the Asian region, Jon Stian Løken has been appointed general manager to oversee this expansion. He is taking over from Robin Ho effective immediately.
Robin Ho will assume the role of vice-president for project sales. Robin will oversee global business development and his new role is effective immediately. Robin has an extensive background as he has been employed with Jotron since 2005.
Jon Stian is a graduate of Birmingham University with a Bachelor of Honors in Management. Jon Stian has a diploma in Shipping Business & Shipping Management and is also a certified inspiring coach. He has business experience working with IMS Group in Risør, Norway and in Singapore where he held the position of managing director. Jon Stian Løken is a Norwegian citizen, who has been living and working in Singapore since 2012.
"I feel very privileged being given the opportunity to come on board with such a great company and team as Jotron," says Jon Stian Løken.
"The company has a great name and is developing within the markets, very strongly. Secondly what we deliver truly can help increase safety at sea, in the air and here on the ground."
"We are pleased that Jon Stian will assume the role of general manager in Singapore. Jotron will surely benefit from his extensive knowledge of the Asian market together with his insight into the oil and gas industry," concludes Arne Berdal, chairman sales offices at Jotron.