27th February 2002
Meet the new BOSS
The British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS), the organisation
that tackles forecourt crime at Britain's service stations,
now has Mark Cash of Esso as its new Chairman.
With over 20 years experience in the petroleum industry Mark
brings to the role a wealth of knowledge of all aspects of petrol
retailing. He will continue with his position as Division Manager
for the Esso company-owned service station chain.
Mark Cash joined Esso in 1981 as Area Manager for South Wales.
Since then he has held roles such as International Auditor,
Retail Investment Planning Manager and Administration Manager
at Esso’s Fawley Refinery.
More recently he worked as Financial Report Manager in Controllers,
Commercial Manager in Supply and Retail Planning Manager.
Following his appointment Mark said: "I am delighted to
be taking up the position as BOSS Chairman. Forecourt crime
is not just about lost revenue and assets - it is about people.
Our staff and customers are critical to our business and we
need to protect them. BOSS will continue to develop initiatives,
in partnership with the police and petrol retailers, to tackle
forecourt crime head-on."
Mark is married with three children and lives in West Sussex.
He will be taking over the position of BOSS Chairman from Miles
Mayall, Retail Division Manager for Kuwait Petroleum (GB) Ltd.
Formed in 1991 by the oil industry BOSS is steered and funded
by the leading petroleum companies. BP, ChevronTexaco, Esso,
Jet, Q8, Shell, and TotalFinaElf are members. It is supported
by the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA),
the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and the Petrol
Retailers Association (PRA).
The aim of the organisation is to reduce the amount of crime
taking place on Britain's service stations. Working closely
with police and petrol retailers, BOSS is responsible for the
Forecourt Watch initiative which operates in over 40 areas across
the UK. It has seen a substantial reduction in forecourt crime
where these partnership schemes are in place.
Every year Britain's 12,000 service stations lose over £11
million through motorists driving off without paying.
They also lose £19 million in credit card fraud, £8
million in criminal damage, and £7 million in robbery
and assaults on staff.
For further information, please contact:
Kevin Eastwood
BOSS
Tel: 01926 864757
ExxonMobil Media Relations
01372 222274 or 01372 222261
Issued by:
Broad Communication Consultants
Tel: 01509 843308
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