Ruari Fairbairns

Global Head of Naphtha at PVM @ PVM Oil Associates

About

I’m building the most advanced Light Ends desk in the world and Naphtha is our spearhead.As Head of Naphtha at PVM, I’m assembling a world-class team of brokers to lead the next era of broking one that blends technology, market access, flow visibility, and smart automation to deliver sharper service to traders across Europe, Asia, and the AG.Previously I built PVM’s market-leading Jet desk. I’ve run global businesses, scaled culture-driven teams, and built technology that changes the game. I also founded OYNB, a 100,000 + member behavioural change platform featured in the FT, BBC, and across 130 countries.—————————————OYNB is a behaviour change programme and online toolkit for surviving modern society with less alcohol.Our programmes are not about abstinence; they’re about breaking down old habits and building new ones and creating a positive mindset that lets the individual take back control and make clear-sighted decisions when it comes to booze.Interested in finding out more about our business or becoming a member of OYNB? visit us online at www.oneyearnobeer.com

Country

United Kingdom

City

Beaconsfield

Industry

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Skill

Broking, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Commodity, Petroleum, Commodity Markets, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Hedging, Negotiation, Sales, Management, Derivatives, Oil/Gas, Natural Gas, Investment Banking

Experience

Global Head of Naphtha at PVM

PVM Oil Associates

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Head of Naphtha

PVM Oil Associates

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Founder

OYNB

2015-9 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

One Year No Beer is a behaviour change programme and online toolkit for surviving modern society alcohol-free, aimed at anyone drinking more than 3 glasses of wine a week. We help people change their relationship with alcohol which leads to most of them fundamentally transforming their lives - for the better. We are developing technology that will enable members to connect over their common goals, such as caffeine, sugar, gambling, social media, ultimately empowering our members to help the world live life better.

Co-Author

OYNB

2015-1 - 2015-9 · 9 mos

An illustrated day-by-day guide packed with inspiration and practical help, The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge is the only book you need to reset your drinking habits and discover a hangover-free world of quality time to achieve your goals. Drawing on our own experiences of ditching the drink, and bringing together the collective experience of the thousands of people they have helped, we bring unparalleled insight into how you can make your break from alcohol an empowering, life-changing experience.

President

Mallorca Wordsmiths Toastmasters Club

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain

Senior Broker

PVM Oil Associates

2006-1 - 2019-3 · 13 yrs 3 mos

London, United Kingdom

6 years as a crude oil broker then started the European Jet Desk and made it the market leader

Owner

Briaf

2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Owner of Briaf Ltd, a Sales Outsourcing Agency, offering Telesales, Field Sales and Sales strategy for SME's in Edinburgh. Focusing primarily, but not exclusively on tech companies we helped the likes of Swisscom establish themselves as a market leader in Hotel wifi Hotspots in the UK, and Boots Pharmacy to increase advertising sales in their Boots Magazine.

Sales Manager

Finning

2000-1 - 2003-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Selling Caterpillar Plant Machinery in Edinburgh, The Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. LOVED driving the kit.. who doesn't love diggers?

Sales Manager

Scottish and Southern

1998 - 1999 · 1 yr

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Door to Door sales offering cheaper Gas & Electricity. Record for most number of deals done in a day, and held the record for the most number of houses closed on one street 33 of 35.