Fri 8 Apr 2011, 09:38 GMT

KPI Bridge Oil appoints trader in London


Appointment forms part of KPI Bridge Oil's recruitment drive designed to bring fresh talent to the industry.



Global bunker broking and trading firm KPI Bridge Oil has appointed Leonardo Galione as bunker trader at its London office.

Galione is of Anglo Italian background and has previously worked in sales and broking.

Commenting on the appointment, Jan Obel, CEO KPI Bridge Oil Group said: "Leonardo was selected from our recent competitive recruitment drive designed to bring fresh talent to our industry. He will add value to the London team with his energetic and outgoing personality and his dynamic and innovative approach to providing the best possible service to our business partners across the world."

Contact details for Leonardo Galione have been provided below:
E-mail: leonardo.galione@kpibridgeoil.co.uk
Yahoo: leo.galione
Mobile: +44 780 879 4483
Tel: +44 20 7799 4420
Fax: +44 20 7799 4421


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