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Fuel industry people moves – May 2025

Watson Fuels

Daniel Brain has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer for Watson Fuels while Shaun Galvin has shared his own delight at taking up the role of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) saying: “We have an incredibly exciting period ahead for our business with the support our new owners Inspirit Capital. Thank you to our talented team and to our valued customers, we look forward to continuing to service your business in the future.”

DAniel Brain of Watson Fuels

EET Fuels

Essar Energy Transition appoints Prashant Janaswamy as new Chief Information Officer at EET Fuels

Prashant brings over 25 years of global experience and will lead the development and implementation of EET Fuels’ digital transformation strategy.

Deepak Maheshwari, CEO, EET Fuels, said: “Prashant’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive our business forward. His extensive experience and innovative approach will be invaluable as we continue to advance our digital transformation initiatives.”

Prashant said: “I am excited to join EET Fuels and contribute to the Company’s digital future. The Company’s commitment to innovation and technology modernisation aligns perfectly with my passion for driving growth and efficiency through digital transformation.”

Prema Energy

Daniel Webb was appointed Head of Sales at Prema Energy in March of this year. 

Certas Energy

Leigh Claridge has joined Certas Energy as Head of Sales – Liquid Renewables.

Otodata Inc

Lee Martin has taken up a new position as Country Manager UK and Ireland at Otodata Inc. having experience in the industry from his time with NWF Fuels and Certas Energy.

QM Recycled Energy

QM Recycled Energy (QMRE), the Kent based specialist operator of plastic waste-2-oil systems, has introduced its first new senior management position with the appointment of Lauren Gingell as company secretary.

New leadership team for Lifecycle Oils

Used cooking oil collection, recycling and green fuel generation specialist, Lifecycle Oils, has appointed a new leadership team.

The move is in line with the company’s ongoing investment, expansion and growth programme which aims to capitalise on the growing UK demand for biofuels.

Adam Thompson, formerly CFO, has been promoted to CEO, while Graeme McFaull becomes Non-Executive Chairman. Joining them are seasoned transport and recycling expert Mark Mansfield, who becomes Operations Director. Experienced oils and fats business development specialist, Suzanne McKenzie, has joined as the new Sales Director.

The appointments follow significant further investment.

Adam Thompson, the new CEO, explains: “We have ambitious plans to become a key player in the UK renewable energy market by transforming yesterday’s cooking oil into tomorrow’s green energy. Lifecycle Oils is perfectly positioned to meet growing domestic and international demand for greener biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels.”

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