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As a diligent, self-motivated, and ambitious professional with over 15 years of expertise in metals and minerals trading, I bring a global perspective and a unique skill set. A French citizen with a global background, I specialize in the origination, transportation, financing, hedging, and sale of both concentrates and refined metals, with a particular emphasis on the African and Middle East regions.Over my career, I have been instrumental in expanding and strengthening the African divisions of two prominent international commodity trading firms by cultivating robust partnerships with producers, logistical partners, and financial institutions across the region. My expertise encompasses trading strategies, structured finance, business development, logistics, credit and market risk, and contract negotiation.In close collaboration with CEOs and executive committees, I have played a pivotal role in crafting and executing effective regional strategies. Additionally, I have demonstrated strong leadership in managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects in challenging jurisdictions, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, gaining an in-depth understanding of conducting business in Africa.Further, I have had the privilege of leading a team of professionals within a globally operating company, where I demonstrated robust management skills and ensured seamless execution of worldwide activities.In summary, my extensive experience, strategic insight, and proven leadership make me a valuable asset in metals and minerals trading, particularly within the African and Middle East markets.

Listed skills include Trading, Commodity, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, and 11 others.