Air BP appoints Matt Elliott as Chief Commercial Officer

Monday 17th July 2017

Leading international aviation fuel products and services supplier, Air BP, today announced the appointment of Matt Elliott as Chief Commercial Officer. Matt will be based at Air BP's global headquarters in Sunbury on Thames, UK and starts his new role today, 17 July 2017.  He will be responsible for Air BP's global sales and marketing strategy, global supply strategy and also lead Air BP's digital and low carbon commercial agenda. Matt will report directly to Air BP CEO, Jon Platt.

Since joining BP as a Graduate in 1994, he has held positions in sales, marketing and operations across the company's fuels businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, the UK and USA. For the last five years he has held the position of Managing Director, BP New Zealand where he has been responsible for successfully leading all aspects of operations in the country including the development and implementation of a sustainable winning strategy.

Commenting on his new role, Matt said: "I'm very excited to be joining Air BP, a company with so much history that clearly values the relationships it has with its customers and partners, and strives to deliver leading and innovative fuel offers across the globe."

Jon Platt adds: "Matt's breadth and depth of experience will be a real asset as Air BP continues to grow its business. He brings an impressive track record of success in developing and delivering winning strategies, setting robust safety and operational agendas and building strong teams. We are excited to have him join our team."

About Air BP:

•    As the aviation division of BP, Air BP is one of the world's largest suppliers of aviation fuel products and services. It currently supplies around seven billion gallons of jet kerosene and aviation gasoline each year. Air BP fuels around 6,000 flights every day at more than 800 locations in over 50 countries. Customers include domestic and international airlines, the military, business and private aircraft owners, international airports and airfield operators.

•    Supporting its fuel offer, Air BP provides a range of services for customers including technical expertise via a complete aviation fuel consultancy service, including the design, build and operation of fuelling facilities, to help customers protect their operations and manage risks. Other services on offer include supporting customers to meet their environmental goals, the Air BP Sterling Card for efficient general aviation refuelling and RocketRoute MarketPlace enabling users to purchase fuel and connect with thousands of ground handlers, FBOs and aviation providers worldwide.

•    For a full list of locations served by Air BP, go to:   www.airbp.com/wheretofind