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Speaker session,

A Life in Agricultural Commodities Trading

A masterclass in agricultural trading with Prof. Ivo Sarjanovic, former Cargill executive and former CEO of Alvean, on how global markets, trading houses and AgriTech have evolved.

Date
Location
University of St. Gallen
Speaker
  • Prof. Ivo Sarjanovic, former Cargill executive and former CEO of Alvean
Prof. Ivo Sarjanovic speaking at HSG

Recap

On 21 October 2025, we hosted “A Life in Agricultural Commodities Trading” with Prof. Ivo Sarjanovic, whose career includes his time as a Cargill executive and as CEO of Alvean.

For students and aspiring traders, it was a chance to hear from someone who has led a trading house.

Thank you to Prof. Sarjanovic for his time. He came back in February 2026 to open Commodities Unlocked with Prof. Matías Dewey.

Key takeaways

  • The evolution of markets

    How global agricultural flows have shifted over the decades.

  • Leadership

    The realities of managing major trading houses.

  • The future

    The rising impact of AgriTech innovation and how technology is reshaping physical trading.