Cockett announces regional head

Mon 14 May 2012, 16:35 GMT

Cockett announces regional head

Experienced bunker professional Steve Leonard is named Regional Head - Business Development Americas.

Cockett Marine Oil Ltd has announced the appointment of Steve Leonard, who joins the firm as Regional Head - Business Development Americas.

Leonard has over 25 years of experience in supply chain logistics, marine fuels trading, storage and supply, in addition to a strong track record in business operations and strategic planning.

Throughout the latter part of his career, he spent 12 years working for World Fuel Services (WFS) in Miami and London, as well as 2 years at Aegean Marine Petroleum and for the last 3 years at Maxum Petroleum, the largest distributor of fuels and lubricants to large industrial end users in the US.

"We welcome Steve to the Cockett Group and wish him every success within his new role," Cockett said.

Contact details for Steve Leonard have been provided below:

Tel: +1 305 965 0374
Email: s.leonard@cockett.com

United States


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