Trafigura has announced the appointment of Jiri Zrust to the newly created role of global head of operational assets, effective 1 October 2024. Jiri will join the group from CVC Capital Partners in London, where he was partner, head of infrastructure, and a member of the Strategic Opportunities team.
In his new role, Jiri will lead the operational assets division, overseeing the governance and management of Trafigura’s controlled and minority-owned assets across sectors such as infrastructure, downstream and midstream oil, mining, metals refining, power generation, logistics, and renewables.
Before joining CVC, Jiri spent ten years at Macquarie Group, where he was senior managing director and head of energy transition. His experience includes leading infrastructure and physical asset projects across Europe. Jiri also has 17 years of experience in the transport and logistics sector.
Jeremy Weir, executive chairman and CEO of Trafigura, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Jiri Zrust to lead our operational assets division, which will serve as a fourth pillar of our business alongside our Oil and Petroleum Products, Metals and Minerals, and Gas, Power and Renewables trading divisions. Jiri’s expertise will support operational excellence and enhance health, safety, and environmental performance across our asset businesses.”
Jiri Zrust commented: “I am excited to join Trafigura in a role that aligns with my experience in infrastructure, logistics, and the energy transition.”
Jiri holds an industrial engineering background and an MBA from the Open University Business School, UK.
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