Episode 27 with Alex Sanfeliu

About this episode

Alex Sanfeliu discusses the traits of great traders and the impact of technology on the future of commodities.

In this episode of the Strong Source podcast, we welcome Alex Sanfeliu, President of the World Trading Group at Cargill, where he oversees one of the largest agricultural trading operations in the world. With over 30 years at Cargill, Alex has led global teams through major market shifts, crises, and transformations in how commodities are traded. We discuss: The traits that define great traders A high-stakes moment involving 31 Panamax vessels How Cargill is integrating AI and quant strategies The evolving role of leadership on global trading floors What the next generation of traders needs to succeed Tune in for a masterclass on resilience, decision-making, and how tech is changing the future of commodities.

People in this episode

Host: Strong Source

Guest: Alex Sanfeliu

Topics covered

• trading
• leadership
• agriculture
• technology
• decision-making
• resilience

Keywords

• traders
• Cargill
• AI
• commodities
• leadership
• market shifts
• decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Trading Group, Cargill

Places: Panamax

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