Pilko & Associates has furthered strengthened its global advisory team with the addition of Rich Marcogliese as Executive Associate.
Rich joins Pilko & Associates from Valero Energy Corporation, where for the last 10 years of his career he has been highly regarded and well-respected for his operating and refining expertise and executive leadership. Before retiring in December 2010, Rich served as Valero's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Rich is an invaluable downstream resource and will advise primarily on refining transactions and contribute insights on Operational Risks during mergers, acquisitions, JV formations and divestitures.
"Our focus continues to be building an exceptional team and we could not be more pleased to have a first class individual like Rich join the firm," said George Pilko, Chairman and Founder of Pilko & Associates. "He's well respected throughout the downstream industry and I have the utmost respect for Rich's operational acumen, capabilities and leadership. We are thrilled to have him become an integral part of Pilko." With a career that spans over 36 years in the U.S. refining industry, his in-depth experience includes over 25 years with ExxonMobil followed by more than ten years with Valero. Rich brings to Pilko the experiences of disciplined, systems-oriented management at a major integrated company and nimble, execution-oriented management at a large independent refiner. Rich, a native of New York City, holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from New York University. full bio |
