William Englebright

Members will learn with deep regret of the death of William (Bill) Englebright on 23 December 2024.

Former Secretary of GAFTA (Grain and Feed Trade Association) and a long-standing and proud member of the Baltic Exchange, Bill dedicated much of his career to the futures markets, and helped form and promote the Potato Futures market established in June 1980.

He was first elected a member of the Baltic Exchange in 1970 for GAFTA, and then represented Baltic Futures Exchange Limited (1987-1991) and LIFFE (1991-1992).

Mr Englebright’s funeral was held on 3 January 2025.

 

Richard Kersey

Members will learn with deep regret of the death of Richard Kersey on 23 December 2024 following a brief illness.

Mr Kersey was first elected a Member of the Baltic in 1990 for John Samonas & Sons Ltd until 1993. He then represented Eastern Mediterranean Maritime (London) Ltd (1993-2008) and Dromon Maritime Agency Ltd (2013-2019). He was also a current serving Baltic Expert Witness.

 

Funeral details are:

Monday 20 January 2025, 1130

Kingston Crematorium

Bonner Hill Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT1 3EZ

 

Thereafter at:

Petersham Hotel

Nightingale Lane

Surrey

TW10 6UZ