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I oversee the fuel delivery, service and management of World Fuels global physical operations network, through the management of 2500 World Fuel colleagues. I am an ex-army officer, having joined the military in 1987. My main role was as a Fuels Officer Logistician and Trainer serving in many countries and conflict zones. Some 21 years later after leaving the military I started my own project management company, mainly concentrating on a number of IT roll outs, after 4 years I decided to go back to Fuel Operations which lead to a role heading up Country Operations for NCS Fuel in Afghanistan. During my tenure at NCS the company was purchased by World Fuel Services and after deciding to leave I was invited to join World Fuel Services in London. World Fuel solves energy challenges for customers around the world. Every day, my colleagues and I provide a powerful integrated platform to optimize energy, logistics, and related services for aviation, marine, commercial, Government industrial, and transportation customers so they can focus on what they do best.With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions including fuel and energy supply, logistics, credit, financing, price risk management, and transaction management services, we create enduring value for our business partners at more than 8,000 locations in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.My unique background in Operations, project management and IT has allowed me to progress quickly through various roles within World Fuels. I am now the Senior Vice President of Global Physical Operations reporting to the EVP.I control and manage 4 essential functions for the corporation;𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Receipt, Storage & issuing of product in the Land, Aviation, Marine & Defence sectors𝐐𝐇𝐒𝐄 Overarching responsibility for QHSE throughout World Fuels. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬Resilience and technical services including security of installations and engineering.𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬Management and support of Fuel systems that link operators with ERP’s and provide for the capture of data, telemetry that allow the company to track KPIs & Metrics. This function also provides a Programme Management Office/Team.SustainabilityCommunity engagement and philanthropic giving ● Direct and indirect emissions ● Energy consumption for transportation, cooling, and heating ● Foreign labour conditions ● Material use, reuse, and recycling ● Water use and management ● Workplace and employee wellnessPlease feel free to connect with me.✉ pedwards@wfscorp.com☎ +44 (0) 7824141666
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Senior Vice President Global Physical OperationsWorld Fuel Services Jan 2019 - PresentMiami, Fl, UsFuel Operations - Receipt, Storage & issuing of product in the Land, Aviation, Marine & Defence sectors .𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: Standardised of all global operations under one organisation and operating methodology including Quality Assurance.Physically responsible for 1500 Fuel Vehicles & 62MUSG of Storage Globally. All the segments report into myself and are now supported with integrated management systems. With responsibility of designing and implementing global standardisation, this has greatly impacted the management, efficiency and operations of the business.This also helps the cross pollination and collaboration of ideas.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬;Holistic approach, cover all bases, before implementation.Pragmatic and logical.Excellent management skills with the ability to identifying great candidates and selection.
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Senior Vice President Global Physical Operations - SystemsWorld Fuel Services Jan 2019 - PresentMiami, Fl, UsSystems - Fuel systems, reporting KPI, telemetry, linking on the ground and the manufacturers and project managers.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝;Set up a Programme Management Office – to provide standardised governance on programmes/projects undertaken in the corporation including documentation, reporting and financial management.Bespoke internal systems have been built to manage system reporting and functionality globally. These include Online Training, HSE & Ops KPI/Metrics reporting, Regulatory Ops Database, Asset Management, Integrated Management System, ESG Reporting.Oversaw the rollout of our Global Aviation Fuel Management System Provided both rollout and operational link between software provider and IT/Finance for our external Fuel Management Systems.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬; Understanding the relationship and between frontline operations and Understanding of IT programs and exposure to all the various components of operationsIdentifying business requirements and providing detailed SORs in order to implement effective systems.
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Senior Vice President Global Physical Operations - QhsseWorld Fuel Services Jan 2019 - PresentMiami, Fl, UsQHSE - Overarching responsibility for QHSE throughout World Fuels. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: Putting in place a global QHSE system, ensuring everyone had responsibility and accountability.Ensured standardisation on quality matters globally and cross segment with both product, procedures & equipment. Trained and manage a team of HSE Directors/managers to be advisors to the operations leadership team at all levels, who are ultimately responsible.This has affected a massive shift in culture within the organisation, including the design and implementation of documentation and reporting systems. Data capture has been instrumental in structured proactive follow ups and actions and a continuous improvement cycle.We benchmark ourselves against the industry and consider ourselves leading experts in this field.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬; Applying a Holistic approach to QHSE ManagementEnsuring accountability was held at all levelsEnsuring that action plans were based on data rather than assumption
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Senior Vice President Global Physical Operations - Technical ServicesWorld Fuel Services Jan 2019 - PresentMiami, Fl, UsTechnical services - Resilience and technical services including security of installations and engineering.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝; I identified an opportunity to bring together the sales and operations team. This collaborative way of working has been very successful. Whilst the service and product sale is very important to our customer and ourselves, they also highly valued the partnerships we forged, based on credibility, expertise and trust. This meant we could successfully consultively sell many more services that would benefit our customers. It has been a very successful formula.Restructured the Security department to cover both Corporate & Operational factors including personal travel and BCP.Streamlined and optimised the Engineering Department to provide internal cross segment capability including QA & Oversight on construction/engineering sub contractors.Introduced an internal cross segment Training System.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬; Understanding the needs of the customer is key (including internal and external stakeholders).Negotiation and delivering bespoke systems that meet and succeed expectationsEnsuring correct process and prioritisation was in place.
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Vice President - Gpo (A)World Fuel Services Jan 2014 - Dec 2018Miami, Fl, Us
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Country ManagerNcs Fuel Jan 2012 - Dec 2013Nørresundby, Dk -
Deputy Country MangerNcs Fuel Nov 2010 - Jan 2012Nørresundby, DkResponsible for the management and control of the clients fuel operations within Afghanistan, provide advice to fellow managers and step in for the Country Manager when required.Responsibilities also include:•Managing the fuel supply chain in country•Staffing levels within Afghanistan.•Health and Safety matters. •Ensuring Afghanistan personnel receive induction training in Kabul prior to taking over their designated position.•The direct supervision of site managers throughout the country.•Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures.•Responding and acting upon customer queries.
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DirectorHubman Consultancy Dec 2008 - Oct 2010Project Manager for a multisite license trade company with a turnover of £5million pounds per annum. Overseeing £750,000 extension & refurbishment to a recently acquired site in Glasgow. Requiring budgetary management, Principle & third party contractor management. In addition as a separate project upgraded the companies IT Infrastructure refresh over 4 sites across Glasgow and included a Head Office build and move.Key Responsibilities & Achievements• Present to Project Board verbally and with written highlight reports on a regular basis as directed.• Chair weekly meetings with Client, Principle & third party sub contractors• Site Management under CDM Regulations 2007 ensuring Principal Contractor was carrying out their duties.• Production of a Project Plan (MS Project), ensuring delivery of stages on time and to budget.• Production of risks & issues log and escalate as required.• Design and manage an IT refresh over 4 sites. Including Hardware, Server, Software, Infrastructure, Data migration and training.
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Deputy Regional Project Manager (Scotland)General Dynamics Uk Limited Feb 2008 - Dec 2008Blackwood, South Wales, GbDeputy Regional Project Manager responsible for the delivery of IT Infrastructure across multiple sites in Scotland. This includes the management of contractors on sites and liaison with corporate departments involved in the delivery of the project to ensure the timely and cost effective delivery of the individual projects. Control of sub contractor deliverables Specific responsibilities for the coordination of ‘as fitted’ packs and snagging.Key Responsibilities & Achievements• Designed, drafted & trialled a process for consolidating site closure procedures for passive installation. This entailed bringing all parties responsible for site sign off to one meeting. Ensuring that deliverables and snagging were accepted and addressed in the most timely and cost efficient manner.• Manage Third Party sub contractors in regards timely and accurate production of deliverables in order to issue ‘as fitted’ packs to the client.• Manage Site Project Managers over multiple sites to ensure the projects are delivered on time and to budget whilst accurately reporting/managing change/risk.• Manage Change Control procedures during construction to capture costs of design changes and ensure agreement with all parties before proceeding.• Stakeholder and client Management• Ensure all H&S criteria have been met at sites prior to construction commencing and that CDM regulations are conformed to with F10 forms raised by CDM(C) when required. Conduct of Design Survey• Tracking of individual site progress including risks/issues logs, lessons learned. Reporting to Regional Project Manager & Head Office on a weekly basis.• Assisting Site Project managers in problem solving and crisis management ensuring the implementation remains on target and to budget.• Conduct design meetings prior to Construction in order to accurately capture Design changes & BoM is accurate. -
It Infrastructure Implementation ManagerEds Group Aug 2007 - Feb 2008UsImplementation Manager responsible for the management and delivery of all aspects of IT infrastructure refresh at 42 MOD sites, including control of contractors, reporting and delivering on time against project plans.Key Responsibilities & Achievements• Responsible for managing all consortium members undertaking delivery activities for a regional project or site to ensure successful Implementation. This included Network and Comms, Rollout and Training.• Responsible for ensuring schedule milestones, key milestones and phase element milestones were successfully met.• Responsible for ensuring all Migration Element Plans were of appropriate quality and fit for purpose.• Responsible for developing solid interfaces with all other delivery teams ensuring that processes/interfaces were communicated to those impacted.• Responsible for providing ad-hoc management data/statistics as and when required• Responsible for risks, assumptions and issues for the specified project or site.• Responsible for escalating and resolving issues and enforcing contingency measures when appropriate.• Responsible for ensuring all change was impacted commercially and was in accordance with the contract.• Responsible for production of Risk/Issue Logs, FAQs and Lessons Learned.• Responsible for ensuring that the project was within budget.• Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong and enduring relationships with the client at all levels.• Responsible for end to end management of the project lifecycle and for providing continuous feedback into the management process and structure.• Produced a First User Live Checklist to ensure all clients criteria had been met prior to migration of remaining personnel. -
So2British Army Sep 1986 - Nov 2006Andover, Hampshire, GbSenior Manager – Logistical & HR Contingency Plans, 2005 – 2006Senior Manager responsible for all Logistics and HR input for Emergency/Business Continuity planning, operational deployments and focal point for outside civil/government agencies. Lead planner for Divisional budget of £80M.Senior International Logistics Manager - Alberta, Canada ,2003 – 2005Responsible for all Logistics Support, Supply Chain Management, Procurement and contracts within Canada for the British Army. This includes a budget responsibility of £7M, Stockholding £40M and annual turnover of £120M. 2001 – 2003 Training Company Commander Pirbright, England2001 – 2001 UN Military Observer Kenema, Sierra Leone1986 – 2001 Regimental Officer
Peter Edwards Education Details
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Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
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Peter Edwards works for World Fuel Services
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Peter Edwards's current role is Senior Vice President Global Physical Operations at World Fuel Services ● Fuel Operations ● QHSE ● Technical Services ● Systems ● Global.
What schools did Peter Edwards attend?
Peter Edwards attended Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
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