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Ex-Scotiabank exec Nicolas Tardieu joins BP crude trading team

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Posted on May 11, 2026

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· Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Ex-Scotiabank Senior Exec Nicolas Tardieu Heads BP’s Crude Trading in Singapore

Nicolas Tardieu’s Appointment and Role at BP

Background and Experience

SINGAPORE, May 11 (Reuters) - Senior banker Nicolas Tardieu has joined British oil and gas major BP as senior crude originator in Singapore, according to a LinkedIn post on Monday.

Commodities Banking Career

• Tardieu has spent more than two decades in the banking sector with a focus on commodities.

Leadership at Scotiabank

• Before joining BP, he led Scotiabank's corporate banking platform in Singapore, his LinkedIn profile showed.

Responsibilities at BP

Strategic Focus

Building Industry Relationships

• In his new role, Tardieu said he will focus on building long-term relationships with refiners, producers and market participants across the region, structuring deals that combine physical, logistics, risk management and financial solutions, while supporting BP's evolving energy and trading strategy.

BP’s Response

• BP did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Siyi Liu in Singapore; Editing by Sumana Nandy)

Key Takeaways

  • Nicolas Tardieu brings over two decades of banking and commodities experience, most recently leading Scotiabank's corporate banking arm in Singapore (redstonesearch.com).
  • In his new role at BP, Tardieu will focus on forging long-term relationships with refiners, producers and market players, combining physical trading, logistics, financial structuring, and risk management (theorg.com).
  • His appointment comes as BP’s oil trading business is enjoying exceptional performance amid heightened volatility in energy markets, propelled by geopolitical tensions and surging prices (pilling.co.uk).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Nicolas Tardieu?
Nicolas Tardieu is a senior banker with over two decades of experience in commodities who recently joined BP as a senior crude originator in Singapore.
What is Nicolas Tardieu's new role at BP?
He is BP's senior crude originator in Singapore, focusing on building long-term relationships and structuring deals for BP's crude business.
Which company did Nicolas Tardieu work for before joining BP?
Nicolas Tardieu previously led Scotiabank's corporate banking platform in Singapore.
What will Nicolas Tardieu focus on at BP?
He will focus on relationship-building, deal structuring with refiners, producers, and market participants across the region.

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