Strong Source

Strong Source
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Our mission with the Strong Source podcast is to educate and inform, by creating a community where experts and guests from the entire commodity industry can share their unique perspectives. Martijn, ex-cacao trader, and Alexander, ex-dairy trader and founder of Vesper, have a deep-passion for this industry, which inspired them to start this venture: "We’ll be sharing our personal experiences, the valuable lessons we’ve learned along the way, and give you a glimpse of what to expect in our future episodes." This podcast is powered by Vesper, the leading commodity platform.

  1. Episode 30 with Nicholas Bond

    1월 23일

    Episode 30 with Nicholas Bond

    In this episode of Strong Source, we’re joined by Nicholas Bond, Buying Director at ALDI South Group, for our first conversation with a retailer guest. Nicholas takes us inside the world of retail buying, from how ALDI manages own-label pricing and supplier relationships, to the practical role of market data and benchmarks in everyday decisions. We explore how external forces like COVID and inflation have reshaped supplier dynamics, how consumer trends such as the surge in high-protein products influence the shelf, and how retailers think about risk when delivering consistent value to the end consumer.

    1시간
  2. Episode 29 with Alfonso Peccatiello

    2025. 11. 21.

    Episode 29 with Alfonso Peccatiello

    In this episode, Alfonso Peccatiello, Founder & CIO of Palinuro Capital and creator of The Macro Compass, breaks down how the global dollar system truly works. He explains why commodities priced in USD force countries to recycle dollars into U.S. Treasuries, how government deficits and private-sector leverage create money, and why the U.S. dollar remains dominant despite recurring predictions of its decline. A clear, accessible deep dive into macro forces shaping markets today.

    1시간 16분
  3. Episode 28 with Gert-Jan van den Akker

    2025. 09. 26.

    Episode 28 with Gert-Jan van den Akker

    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.

    1시간 16분
  4. Episode 27 with Alex Sanfeliu

    2025. 07. 18.

    Episode 27 with Alex Sanfeliu

    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 tradersA high-stakes moment involving 31 Panamax vesselsHow Cargill is integrating AI and quant strategiesThe evolving role of leadership on global trading floorsWhat the next generation of traders needs to succeedTune in for a masterclass on resilience, decision-making, and how tech is changing the future of commodities.

    50분
  5. Episode 26 with Denis Zaica

    2025. 06. 27.

    Episode 26 with Denis Zaica

    In this episode, we welcome Denis Zaica, Chief Trading Officer at FincoEnergies and former Commercial Director of Biodiesel at Cargill. Denis shares his remarkable journey from Moldova to leading global commodity trading operations, beginning with cocoa trading at Cargill and now spearheading biofuel strategies at Finco. We discuss his transition from agriculture to energy, the role of trading in the energy transition, and how biofuels are influenced by global market dynamics—including current geopolitical tensions.

    1시간 8분
  6. Episode 25 with Martijn Noordhoek

    2025. 05. 30.

    Episode 25 with Martijn Noordhoek

    In this episode of the Strong Source podcast, we welcome Martijn Noordhoek, a veteran in the global sugar trade with experience at Cargill, Sucden, Glencore, and now Viterra. Martijn shares how he stumbled into the world of commodities via a freight role and soon found his calling in sugar trading. He reflects on the steep learning curve for young professionals, the nuances between raw and white sugar, the role of ethanol and Brazilian crop cycles, the effects of geopolitics and logistics on trade flows, the rise of Ozempic and its impact on demand, and the cultural contrasts across major trading houses.

    1시간 7분
  7. Episode 24 with Richard Allen

    2025. 05. 16.

    Episode 24 with Richard Allen

    In this episode of The Strong Source, we welcome Richard Allen, President of Fonterra Global Ingredients — the world’s largest dairy exporter — for an open conversation about the future of dairy, volatility in commodity markets, and the complexity of global supply chains. From his 18-year journey across continents with Fonterra to the bold decision to divest the company’s consumer division, Richard shares powerful insights on the evolution of the dairy industry, risk management, and what it takes to lead in uncertain times.

    56분
  8. Episode 23 with Daan Struyven

    2025. 04. 25.

    Episode 23 with Daan Struyven

    In this episode we’re joined by Daan Struyven, Co-Head of Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs, for insights on gold, oil, AI-driven power demand, and how shifting geopolitics are shaping the global commodity landscape. Daan breaks down what’s driving markets—and where the signals matter most. *This episode was recorded on March 11, 2025.

    56분
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Our mission with the Strong Source podcast is to educate and inform, by creating a community where experts and guests from the entire commodity industry can share their unique perspectives. Martijn, ex-cacao trader, and Alexander, ex-dairy trader and founder of Vesper, have a deep-passion for this industry, which inspired them to start this venture: "We’ll be sharing our personal experiences, the valuable lessons we’ve learned along the way, and give you a glimpse of what to expect in our future episodes." This podcast is powered by Vesper, the leading commodity platform.

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    Strong Source
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    2023년 - 2026년
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