ESSAR'S Stanlow refinery has strengthened its executive leadership team.
The company has appointed Karunakaran (Karan) Hari as chief commercial officer for Essar Oil UK.
Karan has been with Essar since February 2020 as head of international trading and supplies, and during that time has built a strong team by identifying and developing talented individuals from within the business.
He is a graduate in management studies, with close to 35 years of experience, both in the UK and overseas.
Karan has worked in a range of government and private companies including oil major BP and global trading house Trafigura.
Chairman Prashant Ruia said: “I am delighted that we are able to recognise and promote individuals from within the company to our leadership team.
"This is an important appointment, with Karan bringing huge industry expertise and experience to this senior role."
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