SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D. C. 20549
FORM
6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR
15D-16
UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the month of September 2007
Commission
File Number: 001-33179
AEGEAN
MARINE PETROLEUM NETWORK INC.
(Translation
of registrant’s name into English)
42
Hatzikyriakou Avenue
Piraeus,
Athens J3 185 38
Greece
(Address
of principal executive offices)
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INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
Attached
as Exhibit 1 is a copy of the press release of Aegean Marine Petroleum Network
Inc. dated September 6, 2007 announcing Appointment of Stephen T. Leonard
as
Vice President of Americas.
Exhibit
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CONTACTS:
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Ziad
Nakhleh
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E.
Nikolas Tavlarios
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Investor
Relations:
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Chief
Financial Officer
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President
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Leon
Berman, Principal
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(011)
30-210-458-6200
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(212)
763-5659
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The
IGB Group
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znakhleh@ampni.com
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ntavlarios@ampni.com
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(212)
477-8438
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Aegean
Marine Petroleum Network Inc. Announces Appointment of
Stephen
T. Leonard as Vice President of Americas
PIRAEUS,
Greece, September 6, 2007 – Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (NYSE: ANW), an
international marine fuel logistics company that markets and physically
supplies
refined marine fuel and lubricants to ships in port and at sea, today announced
that, effective September 7, 2007, Stephen T. Leonard will join the company,
as
Vice President of Americas. In the new position, Mr. Leonard, 46,
will focus on corporate and global business development, in line with Aegean’s
strategy to expand into new markets.
Mr.
Leonard, a veteran of the marine fuels business, started his career with
the NJ
Vardinoyannis Group where he spent 12 years, most notably as Vice President
of
Florida Fuels. Over the past 13 years he was a Senior Vice President and
Regional Director of the Miami based re-seller, World Fuel
Services.
E.
Nikolas Tavlarios, President, commented, “We are very excited to have Stephen
join Aegean. He brings with him an impressive resume that includes
more than 24 years of experience in the marine fuel supply logistics industry,
petroleum trading, storage and supply, strategic planning, business operations,
and business integration.”
Mr.
Leonard added, “I am thrilled to join Aegean. This is a unique opportunity to
join a company that is a leader in employing a new integrated approach
in the
marine fuels supply industry. Aegean is committed to providing top
quality service through managing the supply chain from procurement to delivery.
Aegean’s focus on quality has resulted in a strong brand and lasting
relationships with customers.”
Mr.
Leonard will be based in Miami, Florida where he will head Aegean’s new office.
Miami serves as an important and strategic hub for a significant number
of
customers extending throughout the Americas and is expected to play an
important
role in Aegean’s marketing and business development activities.
About
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc.
Aegean
Marine Petroleum Network Inc. is an international marine fuel logistics
company
that markets and physically supplies refined marine fuel and lubricants
to ships
in port and at sea. As a physical supplier, the Company purchases
marine fuel from refineries, major oil producers and other
sources. Through its service centers in Greece, Gibraltar, Singapore,
Jamaica and the United Arab Emirates, the Company sells and delivers these
fuels
to a diverse group of ocean-going and coastal ship operators and marine
fuel
traders, brokers and other users.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
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Dated: September
7, 2007
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By:
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/s/ E. Nikolas Tavlarios | |
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Name:
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E.
Nikolas Tavlarios
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Title:
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President
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