Fri 15 Mar 2013, 15:01 GMT

Dynamic Oil Trading appoints risk management specialist


Belle Shafer joins Dynamic Oil Trading's growing Singapore team.



Dynamic Oil Trading (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based marine fuels and lubricants trading company, has today announced the appointment of Belle Shafer as a bunker trader specialising in risk management services and the Korean market.

Prior to joining Dynamic Oil Trading, Shafer worked for Hess Corporation in New York and as a senior oil marketer at Hess Energy Trading Company in Singapore, one of the region's leading commodities trading houses, where her wide-ranging role included oil market analysis and the development of risk management programmes.

"Her appointment adds to Dynamic Oil Trading's growing team, and further strengthens the company's position within the bunkering sector," the company said.

Commenting on her appointment, Lars Møller, CEO, Dynamic Oil Trading remarked: "Belle brings substantial experience in the risk management field, which is fundamentally important to our customers, given the current volatility of bunker prices. With our experienced risk management team we can help customers to lock in costs and maximize levels of profitability within their operations. Belle will add real value to this process, in conjunction with her understanding of the Korean bunker market, her industry knowledge and entrepreneurial approach; assets which make her a great fit for Dynamic Oil Trading."

Contact details for Belle Shafer are as follows:

Belle Shafer
Bunker Trader, Risk Management, Worldwide Department
DID: +65 6437 5510
Mobile: +65 8198 7598
Email / Lync: besc@dynamicoiltrading.com
Yahoo ID: besc_dot

Dynamic Oil Trading says that it is actively seeking more traders to join its rapidly growing team. People interested in joining Dynamic Oil Trading should email sin@dynamicoiltrading.com.


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