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Fuel industry people moves – April 2025

Blaid Raybould joins Greenergy as Head of UK Ground Fuels

Prior to joining Greenergy, Blaid spent nearly seven years at Phillips 66 working in various roles across their supply and trading operations, and in his latest position he had responsibility for their commercial operations of renewable fuels globally.

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With his previous experience working across various areas of the industry, Blaid brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his new role at Greenergy where he is responsible for managing the commercial sales and supply team in the UK.

Commenting on his recent appointment, Blaid said: “I have joined Greenergy at an incredibly exciting time. We have a strong global supply chain, and I am excited to have joined at a time where we are exploring new market opportunities and are strategically positioned to provide our UK customers with highly competitive fuel solutions.”

Daniel Webb starts new position as Head of Sales at Prema Energy

Described as a “fuel industry veteran” Dan Webb brings with him 17 years’ experience gained across various industry companies and leverages deep knowledge for exceptional customer service. Prema Energy describes him as “driven to build loyalty, delivering tangible value to clients. His expertise translates into practical benefits, ensuring customer satisfaction and lasting partnerships.”

Your NRG

The Commercial Sales Team at Your NRG has welcomed new starters Max Cummins and James Lister saying that they will bring” fresh perspectives and skills and play a crucial role in supporting expanding operations, providing expert advice and support to help customers navigate the complexities of fuel management when running a business.”

Radius

Formerly Commercial Director, Martin Cooke has moved to the role of Country Director- Fuel UK at Radius!

Just Tankers

Craig Fisher has joined Just Tankers as a Detailer. Richard Armour, Commercial Director for the business commented: “I am delighted to welcome Craig Fisher to our busy team at the Flagship site in Petersfield, Hampshire.

“Craig has joined us following many years of detailing and preparing classic cars, Austin Healey, Jaguar, Bentley etc., and is now adding this experience to the “Rolls Royce” range of the tanker world, ensuring all are prepared and handed over to the highest standards.”

IFC Inflow

Sam Walsh has joined IFC Inflow as a Business Development Manager with the industry service provider highlighting his “strong background in technical sales” and “wealth of expertise that will be instrumental in helping us continue to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients.”

Sam commented: “I’m excited to be part of IFC Inflow and look forward to helping clients find the best solutions for their unique needs. The industries I’ll be working with come with their own set of challenges, and I’m eager to help businesses improve safety and streamline their processes.”

Xpress Fuel

Will Wright is the new Marketing Coordinator for Xpress Fuel with the 24-hour fuel supplier highlighting his passion for marketing and a dedication to excellence. Enthusiastic for his “fresh perspective and creative energy” the business is “looking forward to seeing the innovative ideas he will bring to the business.”

New director appointments at Logistics UK

Business group Logistics UK has appointed four new non-executive directors, strengthening its multimodal offering. Mark Grimshaw-Smith, Jamie Hartles, Professor Rem Noormohamed and James Wroath bring a wealth of experience from across the industry.

 “Our new non-executive directors join Logistics UK at a key time for our sector,” says Phil Roe, the organisation’s President, “and bring a wide range of knowledge to help us drive the organisation on to the next stage of its development.”

Mark Grimshaw-Smith, Head of Rail and Supply Chain for Cemex UK, brings more than 40 years of experience in the movement of heavy construction materials.

Professor Rem Noormohamed has extensive experience in technology, AI, data and intellectual property law, as well as in business change and digital transformation.

With 18 years’ experience in third party logistics, Jamie Hartles is currently the Chief Executive Officer – Logistics at Howard Tenens. He is passionate about the use of state-of-the-art technology to enhance business resilience and minimise environmental impact of all logistics movements.

Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Wincanton in 2019, James Wroath previously headed the North American division of the airline catering division of Lufthansa AG, and held the role of SVP for Kuehne+Nagel in North America for both Contract Logistics and Overland Transportation.

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