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KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global broker and trader in marine fuels, marine lubricants and risk management products, has appointed Caroline Huot [pctured] as Global Marine Lubricants Director. She will be based at the group’s Singapore office.

Huot, who is a French national, has more than 17 years' experience in the marine lubricants sector with a strong track record in marine operations, procurement and management and a wealth of knowledge of the global shipping and oil industries.

Amongst a number of high profile positions within the shipping and marine lubricants industries, Huot previously served as CEO and Managing Director at Gulf Oil Marine Ltd, the wholly-owned affiliate of Gulf Oil International.

Huot played a key role in the creation of Gulf Oil Marine and subsequently in the launch and expansion of Sealub Alliance - a global marine lubricant distribution network which now covers more than 700 ports in over 50 countries.

Huot had previously been General Manager of Total Lubmarine Asia Pacific between 2002 and 2008, where she contributed to the worldwide expansion of Total and Elf inland and marine lubricants in Asia, South America and Eastern Europe and Mexico.

Throughout her career Huot has worked in various locations in Asia Pacific, Central America, Europe and Africa and speaks English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Commenting on the appointment, Jan Obel, CEO of KPI Bridge Oil group said: "I am very excited to welcome Caroline to our group as I believe her skills and background in the oil and shipping markets will substantially strengthen our marine lubricant department globally and enable us to offer our global customers cost efficient lubrication alternatives globally as well as more in-depth advice on their long-term purchasing strategies for marine lubricants. This appointment is a natural development for us considering our wish and our customers’ request for KPI Bridge Oil to enhance our product offering for the shipping industry."

Huot remarked: "I am delighted to join KPI Bridge Oil at a time when the company is aggressively expanding and actively looking to further develop its range of products and services. The new dedicated marine lubricants function will offer innovative and cost efficient solutions for ship owners and ship managers worldwide and allow them to receive expert advice on products, maintenance issues and vessels budgets optimisation."

Contact details for Caroline Huot have been provided below.

Caroline Huot
Global Marine Lubricants Sales Director
1 Raffles Place, # 41-02 OUB Centre

Phone: +65 6220 8655
Mobile: +65 9233 4270
Email: caroline.huot@kpibridgeoil.com.sg