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- John Addison, Vitol's leading U.S. gasoline trader, plans to retire at 47 after more than 17 years with the company.
- He helped secure the first exports of Venezuelan oil after Nicolas Maduro's capture by U.S. forces.
- Jean-Marc Monrad, Addison's deputy, will succeed him.
- Addison has supported U.S. Vice President JD Vance and contributed to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign.
- Addison donated $30 million to Vanderbilt University last year.
