Valentin Avril is an experienced Operations Leader at bp since November 2020, overseeing the GDH Frontignan oil storage terminal operations, managing a team of 18, and liaising with various stakeholders while ensuring adherence to safety and budgetary standards. Prior to this role, Valentin served as Engineering Manager at the same terminal, managing project portfolios valued up to 10 million euros and promoting safety compliance. Valentin's professional background also includes a position as Project Engineer at ExxonMobil, where responsibilities encompassed managing engineering and maintenance projects at the Ducos terminal in New Caledonia. Valentin holds two engineering degrees from Arts et Métiers and ESTP, complemented by preparatory classes and a scientific baccalaureate from Lycée Victor Grignard.