Pete George, Managing Director of Phillips 66 UK & Ireland Marketing, has announced his retirement following 45 years of service to the company.
To facilitate a smooth transition, Mary Wolf, currently Manager Asset Origination, Midstream, will become Deputy Managing Director, UK & Ireland Marketing effective 1st July 2015. She will then assume the role of Managing Director, UK & Ireland Marketing with effect from 2nd October 2015.
George, who joined the international oil company in 1970, held a number of operational and marketing roles across the business before being promoted to his current position in 2012.
As George’s successor, Wolf brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She commented: “I’m very much looking forward to joining the UK & Ireland Marketing Team and to driving this dynamic business forward by building on the strong foundations of operating excellence established under Pete’s outstanding leadership.”
George reassured customers that they shouldn’t see any major changes in direction at Phillips 66.
“It’s business as usual and I have every confidence that Mary will be an ideal successor to take the business forward and secure continued growth,” he said. “The expertise, knowledge and attitude of the employees within UK & Ireland Marketing is what really drives this organisation forward, and I am proud to have been a part of such a successful company.”
Over the coming months George will be working closely with Wolf to ensure a smooth transition process. His final leaving date is anticipated to be the end of September.
