Thu 24 Aug 2017, 12:11 GMT

Cockett announces senior management appointments


Carl Kiddell joins London office; Colin Holloway will be based in Dubai.



Cockett Group has announced two appointments to its senior management team: Carl Kiddell as Group Credit Manager, based in London, UK, and Colin Holloway as Global Head Technical, based in Dubai, UAE.

Cem Saral, Chief Executive Officer - Cockett Group, commented: "Carl and Colin each join us with over 30 years' of industry presence and expertise in their respective fields. We look forward to their contribution to the Group's global activities and collaboration with our working partners."

Headquartered in Dubai, Cockett Group is one of the world's leading providers of marine fuel and claims to trade in excess of 7 million metric tons per annum. It is jointly owned by Vitol Group (50 percent) and Grindrod Limited (50 percent).

Image: Cockett Group's office building near London Bridge, UK.


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