Expert insights on the future of commodities trading
Commodities markets are evolving at unprecedented speed. AI driven innovation, advanced data analytics, geopolitical volatility, shifting trade flows, and the global energy transition are reshaping how commodities are traded, priced, and managed.
Perspectives on Commodities is a thoughtleadership interview series created for commodities professionals seeking clarity in a complex market. Through indepth conversations with senior trading leaders, strategists, and industry innovators, the series explores how firms are leveraging technology, data, and analytics to manage risk, adapt to disruption, and uncover new opportunities.
Each episode delivers practical insights on:
- The role of AI and data solutions in commodities trading
- Strategies for navigating market volatility and geopolitical risk
- How leading organisations are preparing for the future of energy and global supply chains
Gain expert perspectives on the trends shaping the future of commodities — and learn how to turn market disruption into competitive advantage.
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Interview Series
Episode 1 - Cyril Reol
Innovations shaping the Commodity markets
In this first episode of Perspectives on Commodities, Alessandro Sanos, Global Director Customer Strategy & Execution for LSEG Commodities meets with Cyril Reol, Chief Information & People Officer at Mercuria, to explore the intersection of innovation and data.
Episode 2 - Taghi Taghisade
Transformation in the Commodity and Energy markets
In Episode Two of Perspectives on Commodities, Taghi Taghisade from Socar shares his views on how traders are rethinking routes, leveraging technology, and building talent to stay competitive in a volatile market.
Episode 3 - Eric Aboussouan
Part one: The evolution of shipping markets
In Episode Three of Perspectives on Commodities, Eric Aboussouan from Cargill shares how the industry is adapting and why resilience and scenario planning matter more than ever.
Episode 3 - Eric Aboussouan
Part two: Vessel tracking and shipping’s competitive advantage
In Episode Three (Part two) of Perspectives on Commodities, Eric Aboussouan from Cargill explains why data, not technology, will become shipping’s true competitive advantage.
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