Jochen Koester Email & Phone Number

Business professional with broad international experience and a solid law background. ► Management team of agribusiness brokering firm AgroTrace with primary focus on global trade and regional distribution of Non-GMO commodities, such as oilseeds and meals, corn/maize and other grains, but also a broad range of certified organic grains. Strong focus on soy and its derivatives produced in Brazil, India and in Europe. Detailed knowledge and understanding of origin Non-GMO soy markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia and their interaction► In-depth involvement literally from Day One in the production, logistics and "Hard IP" certification (including PCR analyses) of GMO-free and sustainably produced commodities, ingredients and food products. ► Consultant, author and presenter on intricate details of EU regulations on mandatory GMO labeling as well as on national provisions of voluntary GMO-free claims► Consultant to the commodity and food production industries and to major retailers, to governmental authorities, political bodies and to civil society organizations on four continents► Currently serving board member of industry associations in three countries► Passionate about European Baroque Music

Listed skills include Food, Agribusiness, Logistics, Commodity, and 21 others.