JONATHON WONGHead of Gasoline / Light Distillates
International energy trading professional with extensive experience in gasoline, gasoil, and light distillates markets. Proven track record in managing trading desks, optimizing P&L, and building global partnerships across refineries, trading houses, and market participants.
Born in Malaysia, raised in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, and educated in the United States, bringing a strong global perspective to trading and business strategy.
Education
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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Professional MBA (International Trading) — Completion: March 2026 -
Stanford University, USA
Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Finance — Dec 2015 -
University of Southern California (USC), USA
M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering — May 2013 -
University of Southern California (USC), USA
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Petroleum Emphasis) — Dec 2011
Work Experience
Sinopec Hong Kong (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Head of Gasoline / Light Distillates (Aug 2017 – Aug 2025)
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Managed trading desk performance including P&L, volume targets, and tankage operations in Yangpu, China
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Identified and executed trading opportunities across physical and paper markets
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Built and maintained global relationships with refineries, trading houses, and key market players
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Represented the company at international seminars and industry panels
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Coordinated refinery production, export planning, and specifications
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Developed regional component trading (Alkylate, MTBE, Naphtha, etc.)
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Mentored and developed team members for future desk expansion
Trader (Aug 2015 – July 2017)
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Traded gasoline and gasoil in both physical and paper markets
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Secured competitive oil sourcing and negotiated term deals
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Optimized trading strategies based on market conditions
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Managed pricing risks and speculative positions
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Identified co-freighting opportunities to reduce logistics costs
Sinopec (Hong Kong) Petroleum Pte. Ltd.
Swaps Trader (Oct 2014 – Aug 2015)
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Traded gasoil swaps and managed exposure to market volatility
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Hedged company storage positions across multiple international locations
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Worked with ICE futures and EFS instruments
Operations Executive / Demurrage Settlement Officer (Oct 2013 – Sep 2014)
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Managed contracts, L/C issuance, and gasoil operations
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Successfully recovered ~USD 500K in demurrage settlements
Key On Building Materials Limited, Hong Kong
Sales Engineer (Feb 2012 – Sep 2013)
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Promoted construction materials to job sites
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Managed technical submissions and installation follow-ups
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Handled client relationships and collections
🌐 Languages
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Cantonese
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English
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Mandarin