Episode 28 with Gert-Jan van den Akker
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September 26, 2025 · 1h 16m · Season 1 · Episode 28
About this episode
Gert-Jan van den Akker shares insights from his extensive career in commodities and leadership at Cargill.
In this episode, we sit down with Gert-Jan van den Akker, former EVP of Cargill. We dive into his 30+ year career in commodities, from his first role as a trainee to reshaping global freight trading and leading at the top of Cargill. An honest, inside look at strategy, leadership, and navigating volatile markets.
People in this episode
Guest: Gert-Jan van den Akker
Topics covered
- commodities
- leadership
- global freight trading
- strategy
- volatile markets
Keywords
- commodities
- Cargill
- leadership
- freight trading
- market strategy
- career insights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cargill
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