Gert-Jan van den Akker

Gert-Jan van den Akker, a former EVP at Cargill with over 30 years in commodities, shares insights from his transformative career. He recounts his early days in trading without the internet and how he shifted from law to freight trading. Gert-Jan discusses the evolution of global freight strategies, managing crises during the financial downturn, and fostering a culture of accountability. He emphasizes the importance of deep market analysis and how a focus on China and South America reshaped asset portfolios in the industry.