Tue 27 May 2014, 09:17 GMT

New oil risk manager at Global Risk Management Singapore


Nicholas Foo will be tasked with expanding the company's business in Asia.



A/S Global Risk Management has announced the appointment of Nicholas Foo [pictured] as Oil Risk Manager Trainee.

Foo will be responsible for advising and selling customised fuel trading and risk management solutions to customers exposed to the oil market in Asia, including the Middle East.

Foo is 27 years old and was previously employed as Oil Risk Manager and Technical Analyst at a large commodity trading company. He has a bachelor of science degree in Economics and speaks English and Mandarin fluently.

"We trust that Nicholas will contribute to the continued positive development of our office in Singapore," remarked Hans Erik Christensen, Managing Director at Global Risk Management.

Contact details for Nicholas Foo are as follows:

Direct phone: +65 6438 4409
Email: nfo[at]global-riskmanagement.com


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