Rodrigo Adolfo Zavala to lead day-to-day operations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Puma Energy announced [last month] the appointment of Rodrigo Adolfo Zavala as new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Puma Energy Americas.

In his new role, Rodrigo will manage the day-to-day operations of the company in Central and South America and the Caribbean, reporting directly to Puma Energy CEO, Pierre Eladari. Former Puma Energy Americas COO Serafin Ruiz will remain with the company as an advisor to the Puma Energy board in Geneva.

Rodrigo brings to this position over 20 years of energy industry experience in sales management, operations, marketing and finance throughout the Americas. Joining Puma Energy in 2011, Rodrigo was instrumental in the firm’s successful acquisition of ExxonMobil assets in Central America and played a key role in the company’s expansion into the South American market as general manager for Puma Energy in Paraguay. Most recently, Rodrigo has worked as deputy COO based in Puerto Rico. Prior to joining Puma Energy, Rodrigo held positions in Petrobras Energia S.A. and Operaciones Transparentes. He began his career at Shell CAPSA in Argentina.

“With his wealth of experience and proven record of success, Rodrigo is uniquely qualified to lead Puma Energy’s operations throughout the Americas. I am confident that under Rodrigo’s leadership Puma Energy Americas will both continue to capitalize on the gains of our recent acquisitions while also seeking opportunities to expand aggressively in this critical and growing regional market,” said Pierre Eladari, Puma Energy CEO.

“I am honored to be selected as COO and am thrilled to begin this new chapter of my career with Puma Energy Americas. Looking ahead, I am eager to continue and build upon the great work Puma Energy is doing across the Americas, continuing to satisfy thousands of business and retail customers with the highest quality in product and service,” said Zavala.

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Puma Energy

Puma Energy is a global integrated midstream and downstream oil company active in over 35 countries. Formed in 1997 in Central America, Puma Energy has since expanded its activities worldwide, achieving rapid growth, diversification and product line development. The company directly manages over 6,000 employees. Headquartered in Singapore, it has regional hubs in Johannesburg (South Africa), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Brisbane (Australia) and Tallinn (Estonia).

Puma Energy’s core activities in the midstream sector include the supply, storage and transportation of petroleum products. Puma Energy’s activities are underpinned by investment in infrastructure which optimises supply chain systems, capturing value as both asset owner and marketer of product.

Puma Energy’s downstream activities include the distribution, retail sales and wholesale of the full range of refined products, with additional product offerings in the lubricants, bitumen, LPG and marine bunkering sectors. Puma Energy currently has a global network of over 1,600 retail service stations. Puma Energy also provides a robust platform for independent entrepreneurs to develop their businesses, by providing a viable alternative to traditional market supply sources. Puma Energy’s strategic shareholders are Trafigura Beheer B.V, one of the world’s largest independent commodity traders, and Sonangol, the national oil company of Angola.