Mr. Benjamin Patchell

Ben joined Mercuria in 2023 as the Global Head of Panamax Trading, based in Geneva. In this role, he established a new trading desk, building a trading book and business that supports Mercuria’s physical product lines. Prior to Mercuria, he spent 15 years with Cargill in various trading roles across vessel classes and global geographies. His experience covers trading, the growth of physical business and leadership of a new team.  Out of the office, Ben enjoys an outdoor lifestyle with his family, either lakeside in the summer or in the mountains during the winter.