Vivo Energy Uganda appoints new Managing Director
Vivo Energy Uganda has hired Gilbert Assi as its new Managing Director with plans for continued growth.
Marketer and distributor of Shell products, Vivo Energy Uganda, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director. Gilbert Assi replaces Hans Paulsen, who lead the fuel retailing company during three years.
Assi is experienced in the sector having worked with Vivo Energy and Shell for the past 20 years in several leadership positions, most recently as the Group Head of Distribution.
Prior to this he spent two years as managing director of LPSA, Vivo Energy’s joint venture transport, storage and shipping company in Madagascar, where he very successfully led the operation of over 300 employees at 23 depots, a pipeline network and two barges, according to a press release.
“I would like to thank Hans Paulsen for the outstanding contribution he has made as MD of Vivo Energy Uganda and for all his work to build the company into the successful business it is today,” said Christian Chammas, CEO of the Vivo Energy group.
Vivo Energy Uganda has a fuels storage capacity of 17,500 m³ and 137 service stations, with many offering Shell Cards and convenience retail stores.
