Julian McGill

Dr Julian McGill is the Managing Director and Founder of Glenauk Economics. Glenauk is an advisory firm focusing on the economics of crops, agricultural commodities and their value chains.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Dr McGill''s main focus is on palm oil and the lauric oils as well as their many downstream derivatives in food, specialty fats, feed, biofuels and oleochemicals.

A globally recognized authority on the economics of the oil palm, Dr McGill also has a longstanding interest in yield intensification in tropical oil crops. He is a member of the Incorporated Society of Planters and council member of the Malaysian Estate Owners Association (MEOA). Dr McGill is also on the advisory board of the Sustainable Coconut Partnership.

Prior to founding Glenauk Economics, Dr McGill started his career with LMC International where he established the Kuala Lumpur office.

Dr McGill holds an M.A. (Honours) in Economics from the University of Edinburgh and completed his PhD at the University of Oxford.

Abdul Rasheed Janmohammed

Abdul Rasheed Janmohammed, the Chief Executive Officer of Westbury Group, holds a Commerce degree and a Masters in Law. He leads several key businesses, including Mapak Edible Oils, Mapak Qasim Bulkers, FWQ Enterprises, Dalda Foods, and Bulk Management Pakistan.

Rasheed is a prominent figure in various trade associations, currently serving as the President of the Bin Qasim Association of Trade & Industry (BQATI) and the Association of Port Terminal Operators (APTO), and as the Chairman of the Pakistan Shippers’ Council of FPCCI. His past roles include Chairman of the Pakistan Edible Oil Refiners Association (PEORA) and Executive Committee Member of FPCCI, REAP, and APSEA. He was also a member of the Prime Minister''s Task Force for the supply of Palm Oil from Indonesia in 2022.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Rasheed is active in social causes as a member of the Managing Committee at Kharadar General Hospital, a member of the Rotary Club of Karachi, and a trustee of the Janmohammad Dawood Trust. He is a regular speaker at international edible oil conferences across Asia and is the Chief Executive of the Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC).

Thomas Mielke

Thomas Mielke is Executive Director of ISTA Mielke GmbH in Hamburg (Germany), OIL WORLD, a leading research organization that provides global supply, demand and price analyses, statistics and forecasts for all the major oilseeds, vegetable oils & animal fats and oilmeals as well as for biodiesel and other products with clients in 100 countries.
 
Two times a week a market report is also released in Mandarin. Thomas Mielke joined the OIL WORLD team in the mid-1970s, after studying economics. He is a member of the Programme Advisory Committee of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board. In 2014 Thomas Mielke received a Lifetime Excellent Award of the Malaysian industry in recognition of his contributions and commitments.

OIL WORLD was founded in 1958 and it is recognized worldwide for its independent, authoritative and unbiased information. The WEEKLY and daily FLASH reports can be obtained from the Internet at www.oilworld.de.

Dorab E Mistry

Dorab Mistry was born in India in 1953 and graduated from Bombay University in Commerce in 1973. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1976, having won the President's Gold Medal.

He started his career at GODREJ, one of India's leading industrial groups, in 1976. Since 1977 Dorab was based in London handling the vegetable oil buying and trading portfolio for GODREJ. The company's wide ranging interests in vegetable oil processing, animal feeds, oleo chemicals, alcohols, soaps, toiletries, foods and plantations gave him a unique perspective of the world vegetable oil scenario.

Since 1996, Dorab has been a regular speaker on vegetable oil Price Outlook and is regarded as a leading analyst of price behaviour. He also writes and speaks regularly on the Indian economic scene. Dorab has served as India's representative on the managing committee of the International Association of Seed Crushers and was its Vice President from 2006 to 2008.

In June 2013, Dorab Mistry was appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II Diamond Jubilee Birthday Honours List.

Pietro Paganini

Pietro Paganini is a distinguished economic and geopolitical analyst renowned for his policy-making expertise. He assists businesses, trade associations, and governments in navigating the complexities of the socioeconomic landscape and in promoting policies that foster innovation, free trade, and individual/societal well-being.

As an advocate for critical thinking, Pietro employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating economic, social, and scientific perspectives to address contemporary societal challenges. He is the founder and Curiosity Officer at Competere - Policies for Sustainable Development, a policy institute dedicated to creating a favorable policy ecosystem for businesses and governments.

Holding a Doctorate in Communication and Complex Organizations, Pietro serves as an Adjunct Professor in Business Administration at Fox School of Business, Temple University in Philadelphia, and John Cabot University in Rome. He has also been recognized as a Visiting Professor for the MPOB-UKM Endowment Chair at The National University of Malaysia (UKM).

Pietro''''s insights are regularly featured in prestigious Italian national newspapers and international publications, where he passionately advocates for an open society and innovation policies. He is the author of the best-selling policy book "iFood: How to Overcome Food Ideology?", which addresses public health policies.

He sits on the Board of Advisors of DiBiz and Envent, and on the Scientific Board of the Oil Palm Industry Economic Journal (OPIEJ). He is a Montessori kid.

Joko Supriyono

Joko Supriyono has been a member of the Advisory Board of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (IPOA) since April 2023 and an Advisor of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk since April 2020.

Previously, he had served as Chairman of IPOA for two terms in 2015 – 2023 and as General-Secretary of IPOA for two terms in 2009-2015. In 2006-2009 he served as Head of Organization Department. He was a chairman of IPOA Branch Riau in 2002 – 2005 and Vice President Director of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk in 2017 – 2020 and a member of the supervisory board of Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) in 2015-2025.

He has long experience in oil palm plantation since he graduated from Gajah Mada University, Yogyakarta in 1985.

Susan Stroud

Susan Stroud is the founder of No Bull Agriculture, an independent market intelligence firm delivering clear, data-driven insights for global commodity markets. With more than 15 years of experience across the U.S. grain supply chain—from country elevators to river terminals—she brings a practical, ground-level understanding of the industry. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Susan is widely recognized for her analysis of grain markets and renewable fuels, with commentary frequently featured by outlets such as Bloomberg and Barchart. She also hosts AgriNext, No Bull’s annual conference, and leads international industry trips through AgVentures.

Regina Koh

Regina has over five years of experience in covering commodity markets and currently manages the Asia agriculture and biofuel team at Fastmarkets out of Singapore.

In her work, she oversees daily and weekly news and price reporting by the team on commodities including vegetable oils, grains and oilseeds, animal fats and proteins and waste-based biofuel feedstocks.

She also works with colleagues based across the globe to provide insights and analysis on the broader agri-commodities market.

Prior to Fastmarkets, Regina also covered oil products as a market reporter and was also a conference producer for several trade conferences spanning across the commodities, telecommunications and rail transport sectors.

Bayu Krisnamurthy

Bayu Krisnamurthi is a Professor of Agribusiness Policy at IPB University and currently serves as Chairman of the Agribusiness Association of Indonesia (AAI) and a member of the Advisory Board of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI). He has extensive experience in government, agribusiness, trade, and agricultural policy.

Previously, he served as President Director of the Indonesia Estate Crop Fund for Palm Oil (BPDPKS) from 2015 to 2017, Vice Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia from 2011 to 2014, and Vice Minister of Agriculture from 2009 to 2011. Throughout his career, Prof. Bayu has been actively involved in shaping policies and advancing the development of Indonesia’s agriculture, agribusiness, trade, and palm oil sectors.

Ello Hanson

Ello Hanson is Executive Director, Institutional Banking Group at Bank DBS Indonesia. With over 20 years of banking and financial markets experience, he advises large corporates and conglomerates across various sectors on corporate banking, syndicated financing, capital markets, treasury solutions, and strategic growth initiatives. Prior to his current role, Ello held positions in both Indonesia and Singapore across corporate banking and treasury & markets. He is actively engaged in supporting Indonesia's food and agriculture sector as well as sustainable financing initiatives that promote long-term economic growth and business resilience. Ello holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Melbourne.

Atul Chaturvedi

Atul Chaturvedi is a veteran in the Vegetable Oil/Oil seeds and Agro Business of the Country. He has more than four decades of successful and varied general and strategic management experience in the field of Manufacturing, Trading and Agri Infrastructure Development. He has been associated with Adani Group since 1998 and has played a key role in the development of the Agro and Agri Infrastructure business of the Group.

As CEO/Director of Adani Agri Business he handled three companies successfully -Adani Wilmar Adani AgriLogistics and Adani Agrifresh till 2018.

After superannuation in 2018 he took on the responsibility of Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd as its Executive Chairman.

He is currently Director of Renuka Sugars Ltd as well as Senior Advisor of AWL Agri Business Ltd, Dvara Capital, Royal Castor and Adani Agrifresh. These Companies where he is associated are market leaders in their respective category and have done pioneering work.

Apart from this he is also the Chairman of Asian Palm Oil Alliance representing Palm oil consuming countries like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

A widely travelled International Trader, he has hands on experience in handling Agro Products, Vegetable Oils, Grains, Sugar, Ethanol Distilleries, Oilseeds, Apples, Agri Infrastructure etc. both within and outside India.

Mr. Chaturvedi has received many awards/recognitions over the years, like Best Analyst award from ZEE, Agri leadership award, CEO of the year from ET etc. He was declared as “Globoil Man of the Year-2013” and “Globoil Legend “for his contribution to Vegetable Oil Industry.

Mr. Chaturvedi is associated with various Organisations and Trade Bodies. He was President of Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) Apex Body of Vegetable Oil Industry. He has been Dy. Chairman of SOPA. He is also associated with CII and headed the Task Force on Edible Oil and Oilseeds.

Mr. Chaturvedi is a familiar face on Business channels like ZEE BUSINESS, CNBC TV18 AND CNBC AWAZ, ET Now AND ET SWADESH, NDTV PROFIT etc as an expert. An eminent Speaker his views are widely respected by Trade and Industry.

Ryan Chen

Ryan Chen works in Cargill Investment (China) Co., Ltd. Mr. Chen has 17 years trading and research experience in vegetable oil and oilseeds sector. He graduated in Finance and Investment, Master of Arts and started his career with Louis Dreyfus Company as an vegetable oil analyst/trader. Prior to joining Cargill, Mr. Chen also worked in Julong Group, Chinatex Corporation and Macquarie Group, and stationed in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and China.

Teuku Riefky

Teuku Riefky is a Macroeconomic and Financial Sector Researcher at the Institute of Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI). His research interest focuses on macroeconomics, financial sectors, finance, fiscal and monetary policy. He has worked for various institutions as an independent consultant, including ADB, World Bank, UNDP, Mandiri Institute, Danareksa Research Institute, Fiscal Policy Agency and Korean Institute for Economic Policy. He is involved in Think Tank 20 (T20) Indonesia, engagement group of G20, as the coordinator of International Finance and Economic Recovery Task Force.

Khor Yu Leng

Khor Yu Leng is a Director at Segi Enam Advisors Pte Ltd. She has over 15 years of experience driving market and ESG strategies in Southeast Asia’s agribusiness and renewable energy sectors, underpinned by a decade in financial institutions. She specializes in industrial economics and analytics to deliver actionable market intelligence and economic solutions.

With extensive experience across tropical commodities and low-carbon supply chains, she advocates a "palm plus and plus palm" approach to enhance sustainable output and support local communities. As Chair of MPOB PAC’s Sustainable Development Sub-Committee (2024–26), Yu Leng advances sustainability practices in the palm oil industry and collaborates with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs on regional agroforestry policy and outcomes.

CK Quick

CK Quick is a Price Reporter for Biofuels and Feedstocks at S&P Global Energy, where he covers global biofuel markets and renewable fuel supply chains. He tracks developments across renewable fuels, feedstocks, and vegetable oil markets, with a focus on pricing trends, trade flows, policy developments, and evolving market dynamics.

With several years of experience covering commodity markets, including palm-based industries, CK has developed expertise in analysing supply and demand fundamentals, market flows, and the impact of policy and sustainability developments on agricultural and energy markets. Through his reporting and analysis, he provides insights into the factors shaping global renewable fuel supply chains and the broader energy transition.

Luke Thomas Mahony

Luke Thomas Mahony is a global resources executive with more than two decades of experience across mining, commodities, strategy, and business transformation. His career spans leading global companies including Vale, BHP, and Xstrata, with extensive experience in Indonesia and a deep understanding of the country’s resources and commodity ecosystem.

As CEO of Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI), Luke brings a global perspective to strengthening Indonesia's strategic commodity ecosystem, including palm oil. He believes Indonesia's strength lies not only in the scale of its resources, but in its ability to build greater trust, transparency, competitiveness, and value in global markets.

For Luke, the future of Indonesia's commodities is about growing together—building stronger industries at home and strengthening Indonesia’s position as a trusted partner to the world.

Achmad Nur Hidayat

Achmad Nur Hidayat is an economist, public policy expert, and lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jakarta (UPNVJ). He is currently a PhD Candidate in the Natural Resources and Environmental Management (PSL) Study Program at IPB University, with research interests spanning sustainable development, energy policy, natural resource management, and Indonesia's energy transition.

He holds a Master of Public Policy from the National University of Singapore (NUS), participated in an academic program at Tsinghua University, and attended Executive Education at the Harvard Kennedy School. His professional experience includes serving as Head of Analyst at the Supervisory Board of Bank Indonesia, Senior Economist at the National Economic Committee (KEN), and involvement with the National Economic and Industrial Committee (KEIN) on economic, industrial, labor, and human capital policy. His current research focuses on Indonesia's mandatory biodiesel policy and national energy security, particularly the role of palm oil-based biofuels in reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, strengthening domestic energy resilience, and supporting a more sustainable energy transition. His broader work covers palm oil sustainability, industrial downstreaming, macroeconomic policy, and public policy. He has published research on sustainable development in Indonesia's palm oil industry, the role of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification system, and international sustainability regulations affecting Indonesian commodities. His work seeks to connect academic research with practical policymaking, especially at the intersection of economic growth, energy security, sustainability, and public welfare.

Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha

Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, FCCA, was appointed as Chairman of Malaysian Palm Oil Board on 1 February 2023. He is also the Group Managing Director of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad since 1 July 2019.

Datuk Mohamad Helmy started his career with Wellers Accountants, Oxford, United Kingdom in 1990. Upon his return to Malaysia in 1991, he worked in Shell Malaysia Group of Companies. He joined the Guthrie Group in 1997 serving in a number of senior roles in the property and plantation businesses of the Group in Malaysia and Indonesia. He was then appointed Chief Executive Officer of Highlands & Lowlands Berhad and Guthrie Ropel Berhad before the merger of the Guthrie Group, Golden Hope Plantations Berhad and Sime Darby Berhad in 2007. After the merger, he was appointed Head, Upstream Malaysia for Sime Darby Plantation in 2007. He served in several key positions before his appointment as Group Managing Director. He is currently a member of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council's Board of Trustees, a member of the Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education Industry Advisory Council and a member of the Incorporated Society of Planters. Datuk Mohamad Helmy is a Fellow of the ACCA and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.