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Thu 13 Oct 2011, 20:06 GMT

KPI Bridge Oil expands UK team


Bunker firm appoints trader with extensive knowledge of the Greek shipping market.

KPI Bridge Oil has announced the appointment of Michalis Manassakis [pictured] as bunker trader at its London office.

Manassakis has more than six years experience in the shipping industry as a sales executive and key account manager for a leading coatings producer in Greece. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical Institute of Greece and a Masters in Business Administration from Leicester University, UK.

Commenting on the appointment, Jan Obel, CEO of KPI Bridge Oil, said: "Michalis is a great asset to the London team with his extensive knowledge of the Greek shipping market and significant experience in international sales and account management. Michalis' astute commercial awareness and business acumen combined with his energetic and efficient approach will no doubt benefit our business partners across the world and the company as a whole."

Contact details for Michalis Manassakis have been provided below.

Mobile: +44 7715 125918
Tel: +44 20 7799 4420
Email: michalis.manassakis@kpibridgeoil.co.uk
Yahoo: michalis.manassakis

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