Ocean Intelligence, the Singapore-based marine credit analysis company, has appointed John Phillips Managing Director. Phillips will also become a member of the Petromedia Group Board and will be based in Singapore.
John Phillips comes to Ocean Intelligence from his own consulting company, Awyr Las Pte Ltd, which will continue to be run autonomously.
Phillips was Global Credit Manager for leading marine fuels supplier Chemoil before he left to set up Awyr Las Pte Ltd. Before working with Chemioil, Phillips was Operations Manager for Lloyds MIU.
Phillips brings strong leadership and management skills and 24-years experience in the maritime industry with specialisms in ports and port agency, tanker operations and shipbroking. Phillips has worked for many years in marine credit, both as an external adviser and as a Credit Manager, so he brings invaluable knowledge.
Adam Dupre, the outgoing Managing Director, has been appointed Chairman of the Petromedia Group.
Commenting on the appointment of Phillips, Dupre said: "John has been brought in to build on Ocean Intelligence’s strengths and achieve its goals of progressive growth while actively ensuring operational efficiencies, higher margins and increasing customer satisfaction."
"John has a strong background, bringing keen strategic insight and extensive international experience.
"His results-oriented approach makes him a valuable asset. I am delighted to welcome John to Ocean Intelligence and the Petromedia Board."
The appointment of Phillips is the first step of a management restructuring that sees Ocean Intelligence bringing in experienced first-class talent and promoting key staff as it prepares to meet global growth opportunities.
Phillips is heading the next phase of the restructuring with more appointments to follow before the start of the new year.
With immediate effect, Vernon Jayanathan is promoted from Sales Manager for Ocean Intelligence to Sales Director.
"I would like Ocean Intelligence to be seen as the provider of choice for those who are looking for a premium supplier of company intelligence and credit reports," said Jayanathan.
"My aim is to set some real distance between us and the rest of the market by applying a relentless focus on serving our clients."
Jayanathan has a strong background in business development, consulting and account management and a strong understanding of the business and how to grow it.
Phillips said: "Vernon has played a large part in the business' growth to date. The experience he brings will be a valuable addition to senior management as we expand our operations further."
Founded in 2005, Ocean Intelligence is a leading marine credit analysis company. Ocean Intelligence's mission is to provide effective and innovative credit risk management solutions to support the shipping and commodities sectors in making exactly the right counterparty credit decisions and maximising sustainable business opportunities.
Ocean Intelligence is a privately held company and part of the Petromedia Group. For more information on Ocean Intelligence, please contact press.office@petromediacorp.com or visit www.oceanintelligence.com
