OATS APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER TO SPEARHEAD NEXT GENERATION OF INTEGRATED GLOBAL LUBRICANT DATA SOLUTIONS

Global lubricants data solutions provider OATS has made a new appointment to its board with the arrival of Richard Carney as Chief Operating Officer. Richard brings with him a wealth of expertise in business strategy, including a highly successful track record of developing new electronic data products and managing development teams.

Trained as an economist, American born Richard spent many years working in data and publishing companies including DRI, ThomsonReuters and Ziff-Davis. Initially as a Product Manager, he quickly rose into senior management positions, working on business development and acquisitions, predominantly in information services companies.

Richard said: “I am very pleased to be joining a well-established business like OATS that is committed to change and growth. I was impressed by the amount of technical knowledge in the company – both in lubricants and software development and excited about the strategic prospects that lie ahead for the business.” Richard and his wife Ann have now relocated to the UK, to enable him to take up his role at OATS.

Sebastian Crawshaw, Chairman of OATS said: “I have known Richard for over 20 years and I am delighted that he has joined our team. His considerable expertise will enable us to accelerate our strategic development plan, building on our existing capabilities and launching new systems that will revolutionise the way oil companies turn data into solutions. ”

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Notes to editors:

1. OATS Ltd was formed in 1984 and is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2014.
2. OATS Ltd is the leading provider of information and productivity solutions for the lubricants sector of the oil industry globally.
3. OATS Ltd UK head office is in Swindon, Wiltshire. There is also an office in China, servicing the Asian and Australasian markets.
4. Sebastian Crawshaw, Chairman of OATS Ltd is available for interview both in person and on the telephone. Influential within the lubricants industry, he sits on various trade bodies and speaks at industry events around the world.

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