Trafigura announces executive leadership changes
(Posted on 19/09/23)
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. has announced an evolution of its executive team to further strengthen leadership and focus across its global activities during a period of exceptional success and growth. The changes also reflect the forthcoming retirement of Mike Wainwright.
Trafigura is a leading commodities group, owned by its employees and founded 30 years ago.
Jeremy Weir, Executive Chairman and CEO, and Jose Larocca, Executive Director will lead a newly-formed Executive Committee. The committee will replace the current Management Committee. In addition, the Executive Committee will comprise the following, each of whom will report to Jeremy Weir as CEO.
- Gonzalo De Olazaval Head of Metals, Minerals & Bulk Commodities
- Richard Holtum, Head of Gas, Power and Renewables
- Ben Luckock, Head of Oil
- Ignacio Moyano, Chief Risk Officer (new role)
- Christophe Salmon, Chief Financial Officer
- Emma Stroud, Chief Operating Officer
These changes will take place with immediate effect.
Hadi Hallouche will continue in his role as CEO Puma Energy. Kostas Bintas will continue to be responsible for aluminium and copper. Jesus Fernandez will continue as Head of M&A and Julien Rolland will continue to lead Strategic Projects.
Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. They deploy infrastructure, market expertise and a worldwide logistics network to move metals and minerals, gas and power, oil and petroleum products, from where they are produced to where they are needed, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable.
The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, and our Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs over 12,000 people and is active in 156 countries.
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