Kpler Market Insight Forum Dubai

A highly experienced professional with over 25 years of trading and broking experience in the energy market, I joined Kpler in 2022 as Head of Market Engagement for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. I work closely with clients to provide advice and support across the energy sector, leveraging data and analytical tools to offer expert counsel on market trends and potential opportunities. With my extensive knowledge and expertise, I was instrumental in supporting the launch of the AG fuel oil derivative contract in 2016 and continue to advise traders, exchanges, and PRAs across the sector. My career in the energy market has included positions as a trader for energy house Trafigura, a director in London for Nigerian energy company Oando, and more recently, a director at the brokerage house Starfuels. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong reputation as an industry expert and regularly appear as a commentator on energy for newspapers, radio, television, and newswires. I am actively involved in the energy industry and sit on various panels as an expert, sharing my insights and knowledge with others in the field.

Matthew Wright is the Lead Freight Analyst at Kpler. In his role, he leads on providing clients with expertise, analysis and research on the freight markets. Prior to Kpler, Matthew was a Senior Tanker Analyst at SSY ship brokers, where he was responsible for analysing oil tanker markets, leading the development of new models and handling consulting inquiries. Matthew has extensive oil market experience from seven years in consulting at Argus Media where he worked on a range of single client projects before moving on to manage the delivery the subscription reports focusing on freight, crude and refined products.

Viktor started his career at Hungary's MOL, first as a physical crude trader, managing Russian pipeline crude flows to Central Europe, then leading the same company’s seaborne crude trading operations. Having joined JBC Energy in early 2021 to gradually become the head of crude analysis, Viktor is now heading Kpler's sour crude analysis within the wider research team, covering supply and flows of OPEC+ countries, Latin America and others. He is based in Vienna, Austria.