Tue 17 Jun 2014, 13:41 GMT

KPI Bridge Oil appoints managing director in London


"A privilege to be taking the helm," says new managing director James Enston.



KPI Bridge Oil, a broker and trader of marine bunkers, marine lubricants and risk management products, has promoted James Enston [pictured] to managing director at its London Office.

Enston has been with KPI Bridge Oil for almost 10 years and previously worked as Sales Manager at Exxon Mobil, Editor at Platts and in operations within shipbroking.

Jan Obel, KPI Bridge Oil's CEO, said: "With James’ proven track record of successes in the bunker industry, and an in-depth knowledge of the Company and our key markets he is no doubt going to be an effective leader of our already successful team in London."

Commenting on his new role at KPI Bridge Oil London, Enston said: "It is a privilege to be taking the helm at KPI Bridge Oil London as Managing Director of this great team. I am very excited to take up this new challenge and I am greatly looking forward to building upon the successes of the company in the recent years and in leading the future growth of this office."

Contact details for James Enston have been provided below.

James Enston
Managing Director, KPI Bridge Oil London Ltd
4th Floor Cardinal Place
80 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5JL
Phone: +44 20 7799 4420
Mobile: +44 784 367 7576
Email: james.enston@kpibridgeoil.co.uk


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