Commodities
Innovation
Awards
29.10.2024
Competition of excellence that rewards outstanding achievements in the commodities trading industry.
Thanks to the support of
A first in the commodities industry
Welcome to the Commodities Innovation Awards 2024, an event co-created by Ampersand World, the first Swiss career management platform dedicated to the world of commodities and the economic magazine Bilan.
The 'Commodities Innovation Awards' aim to highlight the excellence of the Swiss ecosystem, its innovations, and the solutions that emerge from the sector to address the multiple challenges of the global economy.
The best initiatives...
The Commodities Innovation Awards are a competition of excellence that rewards remarkable achievements in the commodities trading industry. Whether it's technological breakthroughs, innovative business models, or cutting-edge management strategies, the Commodities Innovation Awards showcase initiatives that redefine the future of the industry, with the support of institutional partners.
Evaluation criteria
The submissions are reviewed by a jury of active and recognized professionals within the industry. These professionals represent various sectors of the industry as well as a wide diversity of roles. The jury evaluates the projects based on different criteria to select a winner for each category, who will be presented with the Commodities Innovation Award during a ceremony.
Evaluation guidelines
Participants submit their applications for projects implemented between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2024. Applications must be submitted before the deadline specified in the participation guidelines (August 16, 2024). The jury convenes several times to deliberate on the received applications. It selects the finalists and winners of each category, who will be presented at an official ceremony on October 29, 2024.
You can download the regulations here.
2024 Prize List
Our prize categories have been carefully defined to reflect the key drivers of innovation in the commodities sector. By incorporating technology, human capital, and financing solutions, we are reinventing this industry. It is the talents, the leaders, and the companies that, together, are transforming the world of commodities and its future.
Woman Leader in Commodity Trading Industry (CSR)
Awarded to women who have had a significant impact on the industry, whether through their leadership, innovation, or contribution. This award aims to recognize and encourage the participation and advancement of women in a sector traditionally dominated by men.
Jury Composition
For this unique event in Geneva, we have assembled a diverse panel of renowned experts.
These individuals span the breadth of the industry, including academic leaders, blockchain technology specialists, key players in the commodities sector, as well as representatives from economic institutions. Their collective expertise ensures a comprehensive and insightful perspective on current and future challenges.
Jean-Paul Vulliety
Jury PresidentDirector of the Master's in Commodities, University of Geneva
Thierry Aubertin
Teaching Associate, Institute of Management, University of Geneva
Olivier Calvar
Head of EMEA of Vosbor Exchange
Frederique Delahaye
Chief Executive Officer of Chonova AG
David Fransen
Former CEO of Vitol
Yves Jégourel
Chair Professor in "Economics of commodities and Sustainable Transitions"
Vincent Maître
National Counselor
Vincent Pignon
President of WeCan
Rebecca Stevens
Global Health Consultant
Guillaume Goudy
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer DNEXT Intelligence SA
Pauline Zahlaoui
Commercial Director of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services
Felipe Elink Schuurman
Co-Founder and CEO at Sparta Commodities
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The Commodities Innovation Awards is an event created by Ampersand World and the economic magazine Bilan.
