Connecting is central to everything we do at Trafigura. From linking producers with consumers, to bridging markets, industries and ideas, we connect vital resources to power and build our world.
This rests on the quality of our people as "connectors". In every role, our people are empowered to draw on their unique and diverse skills to make complex and fragmented supply chains more efficient, secure, and sustainable.
Meet some of the talented individuals from our Athens, Calgary, Houston, Montevideo and Singapore offices, that help make this possible:
Athens
Faye Frangedis – Director of Trafigura Maritime Ventures,
Athens
Hear from the Director of Trafigura Maritime Ventures on how her vital role is to lead people, transform company knowledge and culture, coach and guide her team, and act as the ambassador for the company’s values.
Dimitra Mbatha – Senior Claims Manager,
Athens
Dimitra talks about her passion for negotiation and for detail, and how she has applied her experience at Trafigura to various new challenges.
Georgios Stamopoulos – Cargo Operator Metals and Minerals, Athens
“Metals are the means to achieve energy diversification.” George has worked in operations since graduating from the University of Manchester in 2018. Learn more on how he makes multiple connections on a daily basis to ensure that his cargoes reach their destination as efficiently, securely and sustainably as possible.
Charitini Galatoula and Polyxeni Vounisea, graduates,
Athens
Chartini and Polyxeni share their education journeys, experiences on the Athens Graduate Programme and provide their insights into what it's like for work for Trafigura.
Calgary
Chloe Freer - Recruiter,
Calgary
Chloe is a recruiter in the Calgary office. She discusses how her team builds connections between people at different levels across the business and the key characteristics she looks for in candidates applying to Trafigura.
Allistair MacLellan, Deals Desk Regional Manager,
Calgary
Meet Allistair, our Deals Desk Regional Manager for crude oil and refined products based in our Calgary Office. Here he describes how he connects with colleagues across the business to provide market and risk analysis in real-time. Allistair joined Trafigura with no previous experience, showcasing how hard work, a willingness to learn and determination are rewarded at Trafigura.
Houston
Peyton Pawlusiak, Oil Research Analyst,
Houston
Peyton originally joined Trafigura via our Graduate Programme and is now making an impact as an analyst in the Oil Research Team. Hear more about Peyton’s role as she handles a large amount of data and continuously makes connections with the global market.
Waleed Faris, Chief Architect, North America Trafigura Trading, Houston
Meet Waleed, the Chief Architect in North America Trafigura Trading, as he discusses the role of artificial intelligence within IT and its impact in his field. Solution driven, his team connects data across the supply chain and provides tools to help Trafigura employees focus on the strategic growth of the business.
Montevideo
Juan Delger – Refined Metals Operator and former graduate,
Montevideo
Hear from Juan about the benefits of working across different business functions with the Trafigura Graduate Programme in Montevideo, and how it enables greater understanding of the company and its customers.
Valentina Garcia Couto – Trade Finance Manager,
Montevideo
“The collective experience of Trafigura employees is key to the company’s success, and that is what sets us apart from the rest”.
Valentina talks about her role in our Trade Finance department and her views on the future.
Eugenia Gil – Bulk Operations Manager,
Montevideo
Hear from Eugenia in Montevideo about how she is proud to play her role in connecting local producers to markets, and explains more about the opportunities Trafigura offers to its employees by putting young people in positions of responsibility and providing strong career development.
Singapore
Khee Chia How – Technical and Assurance Manager,
Singapore
Khee is leading an important project to install mass flow meters on supply barges globally, to promote accuracy and transparency in the marine fuel industry.
Stephanie Lim, Reservoir Engineer,
Singapore
“We’re driven to succeed, and we work really hard to get there.” As reservoir engineer, in charge of technical due diligence prior to investment in oil and gas projects, Stephanie shares her thoughts on how Trafigura is playing an intrinsic role in our energy production and consumption future.
Iola Aveline Joey, Graduate,
Singapore
Iola joined Trafigura on the Apprenticeship Programme and is now a Graduate in the oil operations department. Hear her explain how this opportunity provides a connected picture of how the whole company works and a better understanding of her role in it.
