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Two Industry Heavyweights Join Veritas Petroleum Services
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) today announced the appointment of two industry heavyweights; Malcolm Cooper and Steve Bee.
Cooper has been appointed as Group Technical & Business Development Director, while Bee will join the company as Group Commercial Director on July 1, 2016.
"We are extremely pleased to have Malcolm and Steve who bring with them an exceptional combination of in-depth of knowledge of science and cutting-edge technology associated with testing services and R&D, and broad industry experience in inspection, testing and certification, join our management team," said Gerard Rohaan, CEO, VPS.
Most recently, Cooper was Global Operational Excellence Manager at SGS where he was responsible for identifying and leading on diversification into high margin business and delivering margin improvement by optimisation of operations.
Prior to taking up this role, Cooper led the Oil, Gas and Chemicals UK business for SGS, where he delivered significant top line and bottom line growth, both organically and through acquisition.
Cooper's career background includes leading the National Laboratory Service, the laboratory testing services arm of the Environment Agency for England and Wales as General Manager, and various quality testing, analytical and management roles at BP, one of the world's top oil and gas companies.
Bee was most recently the Global Business Director at Intertek ShipCare where he was responsible for business strategy and the autonomous running of Intertek's Global Marine Services.
Under his charge, ShipCare achieved record high turnover from 2012 to 2014, through organic growth and the addition of new services and clients.
As an industry veteran, Bee is also a highly sought-after speaker who is regularly invited to give presentations at international industry conferences.
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| VLSFO | MGO | |||
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| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 646.50 | 5.50 | 773.50 | 11.50 |
| Rotterdam | 604.00 | 5.00 | 756.00 | 5.00 |
| Houston | 630.50 | 1.00 | 798.50 | 4.00 |
| Fujairah | 650.50 | 3.00 | 897.00 | 13.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 662.50 | 1.00 | 858.50 | 0.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 633.00 | 3.50 | 806.00 | 6.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 718.50 | 0.50 | 914.00 | 1.00 |
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