Chris Hempenstall
Energy | Supply & Trading | Strategy | Commercial Engineer | Marketing
Ampol•Australia
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Energetic, value-focussed and highly driven commercial manager with significant trading, supply-chain, manufacturing and sales experience in Australia and internationally. With a strong understanding of the industry I have developed a track record of success in delivering innovative strategies, driving business profitability through simplification and galvanising teams to deliver superior results. My key strengths focus on the commerciality of decision making, working to empower teams and individuals to achieve safe, effective and profitable outcomes. I believe collaboration and diversity of ideas is key to identifying business opportunities and fostering an open and honest mindset across all levels.
Career Timeline
- AmpolCurrentOct 2020–Present· 5 yrs 11 mos
- Chief Commercial Officer, Fuels and InfrastructureCurrentJun 2023–Present
- Head Of Pricing (Fuels & Infrastructure)Oct 2020–Jun 2023
- 2015–Oct 2020· 5 yrs 9 mos
- Head of Pricing (Fuels & Infrastructure)Dec 2019–Oct 2020
- Head of Deal StructuringNov 2018–Dec 2019
- Manager, Business DevelopmentJul 2016–Apr 2019
- Senior Analyst - Value Chain Optimisation2015–Jun 2016
- 2012–2014· 2 yrs
- Product Optimiser2012–2014
- 2006–2011· 5 yrs
- Process Engineer Catalytic Cracking2007–2011
- Process Technologist Treating Units2006–2007
- Nov 2004–Feb 2006· 1 yr 3 mos
- Change Mangement CoordinatorNov 2004–Feb 2006
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Chemical Engineering
University of Melbourne