Mon 16 May 2016, 10:04 GMT

KPI Bridge Oil announces staff promotion


Group Executive Assistant Dorthe Bendtsen is promoted to Group Business Support Manager.



KPI Bridge Oil has announced the promotion of Group Executive Assistant Dorthe Bendtsen [pictured] to Group Business Support Manager.

In a statement, the company said: "Dorthe, who has been with KPI Bridge Oil for 8 years has been instrumental in the improvement of the group's business support services. Dorthe has shown great dedication and commitment to the development of the group and has successfully managed many key projects."

Prior to her employment with KPI Bridge Oil, Bendtsen worked as Practice Manager at an urban design and architectural consultancy. She has a bachelor's degree in international relations and economics from London Metropolitan University and a master's degree in management from Westminster Business School.

KPI Bridge Oil says Bendtsen's core task as Group Business Support Manager will be to deliver "comprehensive and cost effective support to the management team and to manage specific projects in support of the group's wider business development strategies".

Carsten Ladekjaer, CEO, commented: "I would like to congratulate Dorthe on her well deserved promotion. I am confident that her positive and supportive attitude will continue to be a great asset both for the management team and for the KPI Bridge Oil Group in general."

Bendtsen remarked: "I am delighted to be part of this exciting and dynamic group and to work with such a passionate and inspirational team of professionals."


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