Wed 1 Oct 2014, 11:03 GMT

KPI Bridge Oil appoints MD in Singapore


New managing director, Mark Emmett, says he is looking forward to "leading the future expansion of our business in Asia".



KPI Bridge Oil - a global broker and trader of marine fuels, marine lubricants and risk management products - has appointed Mark Emmett [pictured] as Managing Director of its Singapore operations.

Emmett has more than 30 years experience in the bunker and shipping industries - the last 13 years being with KPI Bridge Oil in London.

Carsten Ladekjaer, chief executive officer (CEO) of KPI Bridge Oil Group, remarked: "Mark is one of our most experienced senior traders and managers who has a huge amount of technical, commercial and legal knowledge. With his proven track record and in-depth understanding of the bunker industry and our group, Mark is going to be a valuable addition to our already successful team in Singapore”.

Commenting on his new role at KPI Bridge Oil Singapore, Emmett said: "It is a privilege to be joining the Singapore office as its new managing director. I am very excited to be heading up this great team and I am very much looking forward to building upon the successes of the company in the recent years and in leading the future expansion of our business in Asia."

Contact details for KPI Bridge Oil Singapore Pte Ltd have been provided below.

1 Raffles Place
#41-02 OUB Centre
Singapore 048616
Singapore

Telephone: +65 6220 8655
Mobile: +65 9296 3970
Email: singapore@kpibridgeoil.com.sg
Website: www.kpi-bridgeoil.com


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