LEADERSHIP TEAM DRIVING GLOBAL ENERGY EXCELLENCE
Our executive team brings together decades of experience from the world's leading energy companies, financial institutions, and global markets. With deep expertise spanning oil & gas trading, logistics, finance, and strategic operations, they guide United Gas International B.V toward sustainable growth and operational excellence across four continents.
Executive Leadership
Van Uitert, Hendrik Geurt
Van Uitert, Hendrik Geurt serves as Chief Executive Officer of United Gas International B.V, bringing over 28 years of executive leadership experience in the global energy sector. A graduate of Delft University of Technology with an MSc in Petroleum Engineering and an MBA from INSEAD, Marcus has built his career at the intersection of energy trading, strategic operations, and corporate leadership...
Board Leadership
Buuron, Carolina Gerardina Maria
Buuron, Carolina Gerardina Maria serves as Executive Director of United Gas International B.V, overseeing corporate strategy, stakeholder relations, and board governance. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a background in international law from Cambridge University, Carolina brings a unique blend of commercial acumen and regulatory expertise to the executive leadership team...
Executive Committee
Antonio Rossi
Antonio Rossi oversees global operations, supply chain optimization, and terminal management across 12 strategic locations worldwide...
Henrik Klausen
Henrik Klausen leads financial strategy, capital markets, and risk management for United Gas International's €100B+ revenue operations...
Jean-Pierre Moreau
Jean-Pierre Moreau directs global energy trading operations, overseeing crude oil, LNG, and refined products trading across major markets...
Sarah Chen-Williams
Sarah Chen-Williams manages legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance across all jurisdictions where United Gas operates...
Isabella Petrov
Isabella Petrov leads risk management operations, overseeing enterprise risk exposure, trading risk limits, and geopolitical considerations across the company's global network...
David Andersen
David Andersen oversees infrastructure asset management, strategic asset acquisition, and producer relationships across key global markets...
Board Governance & Oversight
United Gas International B.V maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.
Audit Committee
Oversees financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensures integrity of financial statements and risk management frameworks.
Risk Committee
Evaluates enterprise risk exposure, trading risk limits, and geopolitical considerations. Reviews hedging strategies and counterparty credit assessments.
ESG Committee
Drives sustainability initiatives, environmental compliance, and social responsibility programs. Sets emission reduction targets and green energy investments.
Remuneration Committee
Establishes executive compensation frameworks aligned with long-term performance. Ensures competitive and fair remuneration practices across the organization.
Nomination Committee
Identifies and evaluates board candidates, ensuring diverse expertise and independence. Manages board succession planning and director development.
Compliance & Ethics
Maintains anti-corruption policies, whistleblower programs, and ethical conduct standards. Ensures adherence to international sanctions and trade regulations.
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Van Uitert, Hendrik Geurt
Executive Profile
Van Uitert, Hendrik Geurt serves as Chief Executive Officer of United Gas International B.V, bringing over 28 years of executive leadership experience in the global energy sector. A graduate of Delft University of Technology with an MSc in Petroleum Engineering and an MBA from INSEAD, Marcus has built his career at the intersection of energy trading, strategic operations, and corporate leadership.
Prior to joining United Gas International, Marcus spent 15 years at Royal Dutch Shell, where he held progressively senior roles including Vice President of Global Trading Operations and Managing Director of Shell's LNG Trading division in Asia-Pacific. During his tenure, he oversaw trading volumes exceeding $40 billion annually and led the expansion of Shell's LNG portfolio across Japan, South Korea, and China.
Before Shell, Marcus worked at BP's trading division in London and Singapore, where he developed expertise in crude oil arbitrage trading and structured energy finance. He began his career as a reservoir engineer at TotalEnergies, working on offshore projects in the North Sea and West Africa.
Under Marcus's leadership, United Gas International has achieved remarkable growth, expanding operations from 15 to over 40 countries and increasing annual revenue from €45 billion to more than €100 billion. He has spearheaded strategic acquisitions in the Middle East and Africa, established partnerships with national oil companies, and positioned United Gas as a leading independent energy trader in European and Asian markets.
Core Expertise
Buuron, Carolina Gerardina Maria
Executive Profile
Buuron, Carolina Gerardina Maria serves as Executive Director of United Gas International B.V, overseeing corporate strategy, stakeholder relations, and board governance. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a background in international law from Cambridge University, Carolina brings a unique blend of commercial acumen and regulatory expertise to the executive leadership team.
Carolina's distinguished career spans 24 years in the energy and financial sectors. She previously served as Managing Director and Head of European Energy Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, where she advised on over €75 billion in energy sector M&A transactions, including major acquisitions by TotalEnergies, Equinor, and ENI. Her deal experience covers upstream assets, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy portfolios, and integrated utility transactions.
Prior to Goldman Sachs, Carolina was a Partner at McKinsey & Company's Energy Practice, advising national oil companies and integrated majors on strategic transformation, operational excellence, and market entry strategies across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She also served as a non-executive director on the boards of two European energy infrastructure companies.
At United Gas International, Carolina has been instrumental in shaping the company's ESG strategy, leading the development of sustainability targets aligned with the Paris Agreement and establishing the company's green energy investment framework. She chairs the Board's ESG Committee and serves on the Risk and Audit Committees, bringing rigorous governance oversight to the company's operations.
Core Expertise
Antonio Rossi
Executive Profile
Antonio Rossi serves as Chief Operations Officer of United Gas International B.V, overseeing global operations, supply chain optimization, and terminal management across 12 strategic locations worldwide. With an MSc in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and an Executive MBA from IMD Business School, Antonio brings deep expertise in operational excellence and large-scale logistics management.
Antonio's 26-year career in energy operations began at Maersk Oil, where he held various operational roles in the North Sea and Qatar. He subsequently joined Gunvor Group as Director of Operations, where he built and managed the company's global terminal network and developed industry-leading supply chain optimization systems. During his tenure, Antonio reduced operational costs by 23% while increasing throughput capacity by 35%.
Before joining United Gas International, Antonio served as COO at Trafigura's oil trading division, where he oversaw daily operations spanning 40 countries, managed relationships with over 200 terminal operators, and led the digital transformation of the company's logistics platform. He also served on the board of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP).
At United Gas International, Antonio has transformed the company's operational capabilities, implementing predictive maintenance systems, optimizing vessel scheduling through AI-powered algorithms, and establishing industry-leading safety standards. Under his leadership, the company achieved ISO 45001 certification across all terminals and reduced operational incidents by 68%.
Core Expertise
Henrik Klausen
Executive Profile
Henrik Klausen serves as Chief Financial Officer of United Gas International B.V, leading financial strategy, capital markets, and risk management for the company's €100 billion-plus revenue operations. A graduate of Bocconi University with an MSc in Finance and an MBA from London Business School, Henrik is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and brings 22 years of experience in energy finance and commodity trading risk management.
Henrik's career began at Enel's treasury department in Milan, followed by roles at Unicredit's commodity finance division. He then joined Mercuria Energy Group as Head of Structured Finance, where he arranged over $15 billion in pre-export financing, reserve-based lending, and structured commodity facilities for energy producers across Africa, Latin America, and the former Soviet Union.
Prior to United Gas International, Henrik served as CFO of Vitol's EMEA region, where he managed financial operations spanning 25 countries, oversaw credit exposure to over 500 counterparties, and led the development of the company's commodity risk management framework. He also served on the board of Vitol's captive insurance company in Bermuda.
At United Gas International, Henrik has built a world-class finance function, implementing advanced treasury management systems, establishing relationships with 40+ international banks, and securing $8 billion in committed credit facilities. He has also developed the company's hedging strategies and commodity risk policies, ensuring robust financial controls across all trading activities.
Core Expertise
Jean-Pierre Moreau
Executive Profile
Jean-Pierre Moreau serves as Senior Vice President, Trading of United Gas International B.V, directing global energy trading operations and overseeing crude oil, LNG, and refined products trading across major markets. With an MSc in Energy Economics from Oxford University and a background in chemical engineering from Imperial College London, Jean-Pierre brings deep technical knowledge combined with exceptional commercial acumen.
Jean-Pierre's 20-year trading career began at BP's Integrated Supply and Trading division, where he developed expertise in crude oil arbitrage, product blending optimization, and structured derivatives. He subsequently joined Glencore's oil trading desk in Geneva, where he built and led the company's Asia-Pacific crude trading book, generating consistent profitability through volatile market cycles.
Before joining United Gas International, Jean-Pierre served as Global Head of LNG Trading at Morgan Stanley's commodities division, where he established the bank's LNG trading franchise and developed innovative structured products for utility clients. He also served on the board of the International Group of LNG Importers (GIIGNL) and contributed to industry standard-setting initiatives.
At United Gas International, Jean-Pierre has built a trading organization recognized for excellence in market analysis, risk management, and customer relationships. Under his leadership, the company's trading volumes have grown by 180%, and the team has successfully navigated extreme market volatility including the 2020 oil price collapse and the 2022 European energy crisis.
Core Expertise
Sarah Chen-Williams
Executive Profile
Sarah Chen-Williams serves as Chief Legal Officer of United Gas International B.V, managing legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance across all jurisdictions where the company operates. A graduate of Sciences Po Paris and holding a Master's in International Law from the University of Geneva, Sarah is admitted to the Paris and New York bars and brings 27 years of experience in international energy law and compliance.
Sarah began her legal career at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, followed by a decade at TotalEnergies' legal department, where she advised on upstream projects in West Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. She subsequently joined Baker McKenzie's Global Energy Practice as a Partner, representing major oil companies, trading houses, and NOCs on complex cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and regulatory matters.
Before joining United Gas International, Sarah served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Gunvor Group, where she built the company's legal and compliance function from the ground up, navigated complex sanctions regimes, and represented the company before regulatory authorities in Switzerland, the EU, and the United States.
At United Gas International, Sarah has established a comprehensive compliance framework covering anti-corruption, sanctions, trade controls, and anti-money laundering. She leads a team of 35 legal and compliance professionals across the company's global offices and serves as the primary liaison with regulators, industry associations, and external counsel.
Core Expertise
Isabella Petrov
Executive Profile
Isabella Petrov serves as Head of Risk Management at United Gas International B.V, leading maritime logistics, terminal operations, and pipeline coordination across the company's global network. With an MSc in Maritime Economics from the University of Oslo and an Executive MBA from INSEAD, Isabella brings 23 years of experience in energy logistics and maritime transportation.
Isabella's career began at the Norwegian shipping company Frontline, where she worked in vessel operations and chartering. She subsequently joined Statoil (now Equinor) as Logistics Manager for North Sea operations, overseeing crude oil liftings, vessel scheduling, and terminal coordination. She then moved to Singapore to lead Statoil's Asia-Pacific logistics function, managing supply chains across 12 countries.
Before joining United Gas International, Isabella served as Global Head of Shipping and Logistics at Trafigura, where she managed a fleet of 200+ chartered vessels, oversaw terminal operations at 15 locations, and led the company's digital logistics transformation. She also served on the board of the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO).
At United Gas International, Isabella has optimized the company's logistics network, reducing average voyage times by 18% and achieving $45 million in annual cost savings through improved vessel utilization and route optimization. She has also implemented real-time cargo tracking systems and established strategic partnerships with leading tanker operators.
Core Expertise
David Andersen
Executive Profile
David Andersen serves as Director, Infrastructure Assets at United Gas International B.V, overseeing upstream operations, strategic asset acquisition, and producer relationships across key global markets. With an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, David brings 25 years of experience in upstream oil & gas operations and strategic asset management.
David began his career as a reservoir engineer at Norsk Hydro, working on North Sea oil fields. He subsequently joined ConocoPhillips, where he held progressively senior roles in reservoir management, field development, and asset acquisitions. He led the technical evaluation and acquisition of producing assets in the North Sea, Alaska, and Southeast Asia, representing over $3 billion in investment.
Before joining United Gas International, David served as Vice President of Strategic Assets at Hess Corporation, where he managed the company's international upstream portfolio, led divestiture programs generating $2.5 billion in proceeds, and negotiated long-term offtake agreements with Asian buyers. He also served on the board of a joint venture company in Equatorial Guinea.
At United Gas International, David has built the company's upstream sourcing capabilities, establishing direct relationships with national oil companies in the Middle East, West Africa, and Latin America. He has negotiated long-term crude supply agreements totaling over 500,000 barrels per day and led the evaluation of strategic storage and terminal acquisitions in Europe and Asia.