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In this episode we are pleased to welcome our good friend Scott Wellcome back to the show. Scott is well known in the industry as a commodities expert with deep knowledge of the ags markets, who tells it how it is. In this episode, Scott discusses the ways the industry has changed over his 30 year career; his advice for people starting a hedging and active risk management programme from scratch and key tips for junior folk looking to break into the industry.   Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

ChAI’s Chief Commercial Officer, Stephen Butler, is joined by two world-renowned metals risk management experts from the Metals Risk Team for an informative session on hedging. Aside from their significant industry experience, Michael Lockwood and Robert Fig are also heavily involved in the LME’s risk management thought leadership activities through committees, board positions and in the provision of public training courses. This bonus session will provide listeners with actionable insights and tips to help them take a more active approach to hedging and risk management in the midst of a commodities supercycle. Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

In this episode, Stephen is joined by Sven Streitmayer, Director of Risk Management and Trading at Bosch. At Bosch Sven is responsible for commodity research, analysis and internal price forecasting. He has spent over 12 years in the commodities space, both in industry and the banking sector. In this episode, Sven discusses: Ways ESG considerations are impacting the organisation; his perspective on what sets a best-in-class hedging program apart as well as his reflections on what's changed in industry through his career so far. Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

In this session we are joined by Bob Greer, a long-time product manager at PIMCO and author of a book titled, “Intelligent Commodity Indexing”. In the 1970s, Bob created the world’s first investable commodity index.  Currently, Bob is an active commodity consultant and scholar in residence with the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities. In this session, Bob discusses tips and tricks for staying on top of commodity markets, the importance of ESG-related considerations with regard to commodities, key advice for folk starting their commodities careers and his perspective on best-in-class hedging programmes. Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

In today's episode Stephen and Tom are joined by Fred Seamon, currently the Executive Director for Agriculture Markets at the CME Group. Fred has nearly 20 years of experience at the CME across many markets in roles that cover research, product design and trading terms & conditions. In this episode, Fred discusses what's just happened in the ags space, as well as his expectations for the ags markets moving forward. He goes on to discuss the CPRM agenda for 2021 and the common pitfalls he observes risk management professionals making. Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

In this week's episode we are joined by Thomas Call, Commodity  Market Analyst at Barry Callebaut Group. Starting as a Trading Floor  Runner at the Chicago Board of Trade, Thomas has worked his way up to  being one of the most respected commodity market analysts in North  America, if not globally. His expert analysis and regular commodity  market reports on dairy, world & U.S. sugar, oils & fats and  grain markets are trusted by senior leaders across the market as a key  source of insight and analysis. Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

For the first time we are joined by two expert guests, Paul Steed  of Mars and Stefan Tomkiw of ADM. In this episode, Paul and Stefan  discuss sugar, grains, ags generally and commodities risk management.  They go on to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in commodities  market analysis and share advice on ways to ensure a successful career  in commodities. Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

Alain is recognised by colleagues and peers as an incredibly  thoughtful and knowledgeable expert with deep experience from the  intersection of innovative technology and commodities. Alan has a fairly  unique perspective based on his experience with Societe Generale's  Hedge Fund, the giant of physical trading, Cargill and now with General  Mills. In this episode Alain shares key lessons from his career so far  and insights on the innovative technologies and data that he's excited  about right now. Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

Currently Senior Vice President of gas and power trading at bp  Sharon has seen it all. Through postings in Houston, Singapore and  London with one of the biggest global companies, Sharon has developed a  reputation as a true commodities expert, particularly in energies.  In  this episode Sharon shared vital insights and defining lessons from more  then 30 years in commodities trading. Brought to you by: ChAI https://chaipredict.com/ and the JPMCC at CU Denver Business School https://business.ucdenver.edu/commodities/  #commodities #metals #energy #ags

The last episode of season one is a special with Robin Bhar, Mike McGlone and Chris Evans from last Wednesday’s Market Intelligence webinar. Between them the three experts have over a lifetime of experience covering metals and related industries; they draw on their full range of experience and knowledge for this session packed with actionable insights. If you enjoyed this episode or the rest of the season, why not share it on LinkedIn or send Jake ([email protected]) an email to let us know what you think! Constructive feedback always very welcome! If you have any feedback for the ChAI team on the podcast or any other content that we produce currently, please take two minutes to complete this survey.

The second-last episode of season one is with Nazim Osmancik, who leads the risk function in Centrica’s energy trading business where he is responsible for market risk, credit risk, operational risk, quant risk, and treasury including FX and cash management operations. Naz is a senior executive with extensive experience in macro research, strategy, market analysis, risk management and deals across sectors including energy, financial services, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport, and telecoms. This talk is littered with actionable insights and helpful tips from someone who is operating at the highest level. If you enjoy this episode, why not share it on LinkedIn or send Jake ([email protected]) an email to let us know what you think! Constructive feedback always very welcome!

Jake is back in the hot seat alongside Tom Brady for a very insightful conversation with Andrew Glass of Avatar Commodities. Andrew is a commodities leader who has expertise spanning agri, bulk and metals.  His diverse career in commodities across four continents and a variety of disciplines with a range of trading and financial organisations such as Bunge, Noble and Mercuria as well as ANZ Bank. In 2017 Andrew founded Avatar Commodities which successfully designed, built and delivered significant change and value for Anglo American, primarily for risk mitigation. Following this he joined them as Head of Financial Trading. Now, Andrew focusses on capturing opportunity for commodity price exposed clients with risk mitigation as the foundation to develop sustainable, solution-driven value for stakeholders. In this episode, Andrew shares some useful insights on leadership, digital technology, diversity and inclusion and innovation vis-a-vis commodities. If you enjoy this episode, why not share it on LinkedIn or send Jake ([email protected]) an email to let us know what you think! Constructive feedback always very welcome! Topics covered:  Risk Management; Commodities; Metals; Mining; Leadership; ESG; Carbon; Innovation; Diversity and Inclusion; Digital Technology; Data; AI; Artificial Intelligence