glenn.portier's CV
Profile summary
Founder & CEO | Petroleum Trading (clean, no adjectives) Strategic Founder & CEO with 16 years shaping petroleum trading outcomes across the GCC and international markets. Known for physical trading, P&L management, and global brokerage expertise. Committed to driving international transactions and operational excellence.
Career highlights
Physical Trading and Brokerage: Provided consultancy and brokerage on physical trades globally, reviewed and negotiated commercial and operational terms on cargo agreements, and maintained customer relationships.
Office Establishment and Contracts: Opened the Dubai trading office for Vitol in 2000, secured term contracts with Enoc, Eppco, and Emirates to supply UAE petrol stations, and obtained a fuel supply contract with SEWA.
Trading Operations and Blending: Blended fuel oil, gasoil, and gasoline as an operator, managed operations, and balanced trading activities globally between London and Singapore offices.
Refinery and Terminal Development: Worked closely with Oil tanking Sohar to set up the terminal and connections with Sohar Refinery while seconded to Oman Trading International in 2006.
Key skills
Professional experience
Shaped physical trading and supply strategy while directing global brokerage operations. Established tank configurations for oil clients across regional ports and formulated business development frameworks.
- Contacted and visited suppliers and receivers to collect information and develop new deals on import and export business.
- Gathered and communicated market information and coordinated with traders in other regions.
- Assisted third parties on cargo qualities and their blending characteristics.
- Reviewed and negotiated commercial and operational terms and conditions on cargo purchase and sale agreements.
- Trained traders and operators on how to think logically and execute contracts, liaising with customers and agents.
Steered global trading operations between London and Singapore, balancing portfolios and executing international transactions. Directed operations spanning multiple international hubs while maintaining key relationships with trading houses, ship agents, inspectors, and ship brokers.
- Opened the Dubai office for trading purposes in 2000, establishing local presence and expanding operations into regional markets.
- Secured term contracts with Enoc, Eppco, and Emirates to supply all petrol stations in the UAE.
- Secured a term contract with SEWA to supply the electric board with fuel oil and gasoil for a duration of 4 years.
Education
Languages
English · Professional
Dutch · Professional
French · Professional
Italian · Professional
German · Professional