Aernout Boot

Aernout Boot is an experienced professional in the oil and terminal management industry, currently serving as an Originator at Vitol since November 2024. Prior to this role, Aernout held the position of Senior Advisor at The Carlyle Group from September 2020 to November 2024. Aernout's extensive background includes serving as General Manager and Global Commercial Director at VTTI B.V., overseeing the company's global network of oil terminals from January 2010 to September 2020. Previous roles include Projects and Terminals Manager at Vitol Group of Companies, General Manager at Vopak Horizon Fujairah Ltd, and various management positions at Petroplus International N.V. Aernout has a solid educational foundation with a doctoraal degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies from Leiden University and a VWO degree from Renswoude Huis and 1e VCL.