Ben Tacken

In this engaging discussion, Ben Tacken, the Corporate Director of Purchase and Trading at DE Heus, shares his extensive experience in commodity trading. He dives into his early days at Cargill, the intricacies of moving from trading biodiesel to managing physical procurement. Ben contrasts futures trading with physical markets, explores the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on grain flows, and emphasizes the importance of a data-driven, fundamental trading style. He also addresses the need for diversity in trading roles and the growing public interest in commodities.