Delek US Holdings, Inc.Vice President, Commercial and Strategic Initiatives
Dec. 2017 - Nov. 2020Brentwood, Tennessee, United StatesHeld full P&L accountability, driving commercial oversight and business development to align with core values and corporate goals. Expertly led cross-functional teams to maximize shareholder value, overseeing all commercial activities including trading, supply strategies, logistics, and value chain optimization. Consistently exceeded financial targets, spearheaded restructuring efforts to enhance profitability, and leveraged technology for margin growth. Demonstrated success in training, coaching, and managing a team of 20 professionals, fostering growth, value maximization, and organizational profitability. ►Managed commercial budgets exceeding $80M annually, aligning with strategic goals and consistently surpassing financial targets across crude oil and refined products businesses.
►Restructured the DK Canada Crude Trading and Supply team, achieving a $25M gross margin by enhancing analytical capabilities, trade strategies, and risk management, while leading the Asphalt Supply and Marketing team, driving a 50% increase in gross margin within one year through cost and revenue optimization.
►Strategically built and led Marine Fuel Trading and Supply operations, hiring and mentoring a team that generated $30M in gross margin in the first full year (2020) by anticipating IMO 2020’s impact and securing $2.8M in savings through Marine Logistics contract restructuring.
►Expanded the Mexico product export business by 100% in one year through effective netback optimization and benchmarking, contributing significantly to overall profitability.
►Oversaw the Transition Services Agreement (TSA) for a $75M divestiture of non-core West Coast asphalt assets, ensuring smooth transition and strategic alignment with Delek’s business objectives.