Thu 21 Jan 2010, 17:47 GMT

KPI Bridge Oil appoints MD in Singapore


New MD with 'proven track record' is tasked with building KPI Bridge Oil's business in Asia.



KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global broker and trader in marine fuel, has appointed Kelvin Yeo as Managing Director of its Singapore operations, Bridge Oil Far East Pte Ltd. He was appointed on 4th January 2010

Yeo has over 13 years of experience in the marine, shipping and offshore oil & gas industries. Most recently, he served as Vice-President Commercial & Business Development of a leading public-listed offshore engineering firm in Singapore where he was responsible for the marine business and operating their shipyard.

Yeo’s previous experiences include serving as Commercial Director of a towage business in Singapore, managing an oil tank terminal in Australia and building an integrated supply chain solution in Indonesia with barges and bulk carriers.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with double majors in Accounting and Finance from the University of Western Australia.

"We are very pleased to have such a seasoned marine professional joining our team," said Jan Obel, CEO KPI Bridge Oil. "Kelvin has a proven track record of success in the marine industry, and an in-depth knowledge of the Asia market. This will serve him well as he works toward building our business in Asia." Commenting on his new role at KPI Bridge Oil Singapore, Yeo said: “It is an honour and privilege to be joining the KPI Bridge Oil team in Singapore as its new Managing Director” “I am very excited to be joining the team and I am greatly looking forward to building upon the success of the business and in leading the future growth of the business in Asia.”

Contact details for Kelvin Yeo are below:

Kelvin Yeo CEO
KPI Bridge Oil, Managing Director
Bridge Oil Far East Pte. Ltd.

Phone: +65 6220 8655
Mobile: +65 9690 0888
E-mail: kelvin.yeo@bridgeoil.com.sg

www.kpi-bridgeoil.com

Address:
36 Broadway
3 Anson Road
36-01 Springleaf Tower
Singapore


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