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Strong Source · Jul 18, 2025 · 50 min

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 traders A high-stakes moment involving 31 Panamax vessels How Cargill is integrating AI and quant strategies The evolving role of leadership on global trading floors What the next generation of traders needs to succeed Tune in for a masterclass on resilience, decision-making, and how tech is changing the future of commodities.

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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 traders
  • A high-stakes moment involving 31 Panamax vessels
  • How Cargill is integrating AI and quant strategies
  • The evolving role of leadership on global trading floors
  • What the next generation of traders needs to succeed

Tune in for a masterclass on resilience, decision-making, and how tech is changing the future of commodities.

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