Scorpio Bulkers has appointed the brother of chief executive Emanuele Lauro to serve as vice president at the New York-listed bulker owner.

The new title for Filippo Lauro was announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing Friday.

He has been working at the Scorpio group since 2010 and has been serving in senior management roles, including vice president at New York-listed Scorpio Tankers.

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