Nicolas Janssens
Council Member, ETC Export Trading Company SA (ETG Commodities)
Nicolas joined the commodity trade division of the African based ETG Group in 2021. With a career spanning almost three decades, heis a highly experienced business manager and currently Chief Operating Officer of the Commodity Trade Vertical, specializing in commodity trading, trading execution and risk management.
In essence, the journey from a seasoned grains and oils trader to a proficient COO reflects a relentless pursuit of excellence and continuous contribution to ensure efficiency and value creation.
This dynamic and global industry that Gafta oversees, has brought him to work in several countries and three continents. Complex words as cross-border, international and jurisdictions are becoming increasingly broad, and a solid contract remains key to a successful business as well as a long-lasting relationship.
The role of Gafta goes beyond contracts and is a key pillar to a sustainable development of our grains industry.