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KPI Bridge Oil, a broker and trader of marine bunkers, marine lubricants and risk management products, has confirmed the promotion of Brian Coyne [pictured] to managing director at its New York office.

Coyne, who recently completed his master's degree at New York University and has been with KPI Bridge Oil for more than 10 years, remarked in a statement: "After many years contributing to the performance of KPIBO North America, it is fantastic to have the opportunity to become managing director of our New York office. There are many changes happening to enhance our business here at KPI Bridge Oil and I am proud to be a part of that."

Commenting on its new managing director, KPI Bridge Oil said: "Brian has a broad knowledge of the bunkering industry as well as shipping as a whole, having sailed and worked ashore for an oil major prior to joining KPI Bridge Oil."

Jesper D. Rasmussen, Managing Director of KPI Bridge Oil North America, said: "It is encouraging that we can develop and promote people from within our organization. Brian has always been a great asset to us here, I am delighted he has decided to take the position as New York's managing director."

Contact details for Brian Coyne are as follows:

Brian Coyne, managing director
Email: brian.coyne@kpibridgeoil.com
Phone: +1 732 939 5554

Please find below the contact details for KPI Bridge Oil's office in New York.

KPI Bridge Oil, Inc
21 East Front Street, Suite 300
Red Bank, NJ 07701
United States of America

Phone: +1 732 219 7900
Email: newyork@kpibridgeoil.com
www.kpibridgeoil.com