Patrick Dean Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

Carfax Commodities is a global trader, merchandiser and distributor of food commodities. We nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. An exceptional understanding of the agricultural commodity market complexities coupled with a strong network of contacts. We are a trusted partner, adviser and friend to our clients. Offering insightful.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Reporting to the Tereos Group Executive Committee. Appointed to inaugurate and lead a globally dispersed merchandising, distribution and trading unit.
• Developed a culturally mixed, intensely cohesive global team of over 40 people. Established three destination/distribution offices, one administrative office and two origination structures. By March 2019 we had built a.
• Directed the global sugar cash and derivative trading strategies as well as all FX risk positions. Monitored, assessed and adjusted to the macroeconomic, political, fund, speculative and cross commodity influences on.
• Executive member of Brazilian and European Business Unit Risk Management teams determining the derivatives pricing strategy for the Group. Board Member of Distribuidora Nacional de Acucar (DNA), Mozambique, the sole.
• Created, continually reviewed and optimised the evolution of the financial model of equity, working capital and bank lines required as business grew. Managed the necessarily high-level relationships with banks and.
• Defined and refined the risk policies and procedures of the trading unit, including the communication protocol with Group.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Reporting to the Global Trading Manager, led a global trading team of 12 with the mission of re-building the white sugar-trading book. The strategic aim was to establish a dominant presence in key swing countries.
• Led and empowered the young team that secured our leadership in the global white sugar trade. Managed an exceptionally profitable book, trading 2.2 million tonnes per annum at its peak.
• Directed the trading strategy of the global whites physical and derivative positions, disseminated key price drivers to the Global team and strategy outcomes to the senior stakeholders. Continuously reviewed accuracy.
• Built the essential destination trading business in Middle East and Africa, engaged with Group rice and coffee structures in Africa to explore the business development opportunities that led to the gain of a 20% market.
• Formed and directed the multi commodity distribution project team, directed market analysis and formulation of the business plan and organisational structure for each location. This role fostered incisive understanding.

Bangkok And London

• Based in Bangkok, Thailand, and reporting to the Commercial Manager for Africa, Middle East and Asia. My prime remit was to establish a trading footprint in Asia for Tate & Lyle International, the trading arm of Tate &.
• Recruitment and training of a small team and appointment of local representatives in each target country.
• Risk analysis of pre-crop financing facilities to the key Thai producers.
• Developed a diversified sales book in the SE Asian region. Became a key supplier of whites into Bangladesh and later a significant raw supplier to the new refineries.
• Developed the Group’s understanding of the trading opportunities in India including building a formidable business relationship with Shree Renuka Sugars, a significant Indian player.I formed a very close relationship.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc Hons), Busines/Corporate Finance

A Levels

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