Speaker's Profile

Anton Gritsay is the esteemed Vegetable Oils and Oilmeals Trading Director at EFKO Group of Companies. With a rich experience spanning over 22 years in international business, Anton has showcased unparalleled expertise in various facets of the industry.

At EFKO Group, Anton is responsible for handling a diverse Agri. commodity portfolio. His role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from international and domestic trading to supply chain management, risk management, and logistics. He has been instrumental in the strategic procurement of raw materials, managing price volatility, and overseeing logistics and operations, including shipping and chartering.

Anton's leadership extends to the Soft Oils & Soft commodities profit center at EFKO. He oversees the supply chain management for six port-based edible oil refineries, with a combined annual refining volume of over 2 million MT. Additionally, he manages the trading aspects, both physical and futures, with commodity derivative trading in various national and international commodities exchanges.

Under his guidance, EFKO has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of a cotton export trading platform, making it the third-largest cotton exporter of India in just three years. Anton also played a pivotal role in establishing and successfully running the coffee division for a few years.

Globally, Anton is recognized for his extensive travels to establish various ventures. He spent several years in Singapore, setting up overseas offices, fostering business relationships, and enhancing the global reputation of the company in the world commodity market.

Anton's acumen extends to dealing with international suppliers, agents, brokers, and various trade channels. Notably, he has designed and implemented key in-house risk management strategies that have been lauded and approved by the International Finance Corporation (I.F.C) USA, a member of the World Bank.

With his vast experience and strategic vision, Anton Gritsay continues to be a pivotal figure in the international trade landscape, driving growth and innovation at EFKO Group of Companies.

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