Australia: United Petroleum appoint new CEO, CFO

United Petroleum, an Australian fuel retailer, has appointed a new CEO and CFO as it prepares to be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The company, which has 338 gas stations across Australia, has appointed former Incitec pivot and Coles executive Gary Brinkworth as its chief executive and Neale O´Connell as chief financial officer, reports C&I Week.

Brinkworth will start his new role from November, with Mr O’Connell to take the position from February 2017.

The new appointments come as the company prepares to list on the ASX before the end of the year.

United Petroleum is an independent Australian-owned petrol and convenience company which offers customers premium, quality fuels, specialising in the retail and wholesale fuel markets.