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A&O Shearman

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Adrian Mellor

Adrian Mellor

Partner
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Ash Dowson

Ash Dowson

Senior Associate
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Catherine Lang-Anderson

Catherine Lang-Anderson

Partner
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Danielle Moynihan

Danielle Moynihan

BD Manager
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Gabriella Masding

Gabriella Masding

Associate
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Isabella Lewis

Isabella Lewis

Senior Associate
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Niels De Ru

Niels De Ru

Partner
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Ryan Bagnall

Ryan Bagnall

Solicitor
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Tristan Jambu-Merlin

Tristan Jambu-Merlin

Counsel
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Sessions we are speaking at

Plenary

Trading Forward: Adapting strategies in an ever-changing landscape

Oliver Schenkenberg
Group Treasurer,
Centalion
Sander Stuijt
CFO,
Duferco
Todd Hermanson
,
Traxys
Olivier Boujol
VP and MD,
Archer Daniels Midland
Philippe Penet
Managing Partner & CFO,
Sucafina
Moderator
Catherine Lang-Anderson
Partner,
A&O Shearman

Navigating liquidity, geopolitical risks, sustainability, and adapting to an evolving financial landscape are all equally important elements of being a commodities trader. This session gathers C-suite traders across agri, metals and energy to hone in on the biggest challenges and changes facing the market.

Plenary

Africa: The next frontier in commodity finance

Nicolas Mignot
Chief Financial Officer,
Sahara Energy Group
Dhaval Shah
Head of Trading / CFO,
AfriMet Resources AG
Philippe Delignieres
Branch Director,
Credendo
Wouter Kool
General Manager Rabobank Africa,
Rabobank
Moderator
Adrian Mellor
Partner,
A&O Shearman

This session explores the vast potential of the African continent as a source of critical minerals and other commodities. The session will feature discussions on infrastructure development, investment opportunities, political and regulatory challenges, and the role of ECAs and development banks in supporting growth.

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