T. Nelson Williams heads Conex Petroleum Group

Former Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation (LPRC) Managing Director Mr. T. Nelson Williams has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Conex Petroleum Group of Companies by the company’s chairman and board of directors.

In a news conference held Sunday, 12 February, Convex said its Chairman and Board of Directors were pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Williams as chief operating officer, and senior vice president of conex petroleum group of companies.

Conex added that the former LPRC Boss will be charged with the responsibility for the profitability and expansion of all Conex Petroleum – related division and will report to the CEO and Chairman of the Board of the company.

Mr. Williams, previously served LPRC from 2007 to 2009 as Deputy Managing Director before becoming its Managing Director from 2009-2015, increasing revenues at the corporation.

At the same time, Conex has retained Mrs. Caroline Richards as General Manager, adding that she will head the petroleum importation division of the company.

Conex adds that prior to Mrs. Richards’ joining Conex, she had served in various executive positions at Ecobank Liberia Ltd., including head of commercial and customers banking.

The company is confident that she is bringing a worth of experience to the job. Conex says its decision to retained Mrs. Richards is based on her experience.

By Lewis S. Teh–Edited by Winston W. Parley