Rubis Energy Bermuda’s managing director David Rose has retired after 44 years in the fuel industry.

He started out as a management trainee with Shell Bermuda in 1971.

Under the direction of marketing manager Stanley Marshall, who is now also retired, he progressed through the ranks and became managing director of Rubis when it purchased the assets of Shell Bermuda in 2006.

Mr Marshall said: “David proved to be the ideal choice as he progressed in the various positions under the programme.

“His training encompassed all areas of the fuel business in Bermuda and he attended numerous overseas courses designed to enhance his knowledge.

“Over the course of David’s career he served in a number of positions including aviation manager, outside services manager, and health, safety and environment adviser for the local company as well as several other islands in the Caribbean.”