Founded in 2023, Akhdar is a customer-focused IT-driven trading company. We are committed to transforming the agribusiness trading by bringing innovative technologies and solutions to empower our partners and communities. Our high-technology based business model covers the entire agricultural commodity value chain.
Our core business activities include trading of
Oils: palm, sunflower, soybean, rapeseed
Grains: sunflower seed, soybean, rapeseed, wheat
Meals: sunflower seed, soybean, rapeseed
We are here to make a difference. We are committed to become a leading player in the agribusiness trading sector, with our headquarters in Dubai and an extensive distribution network that spans over EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. We are determined to make our contribution to strengthening global food security by connecting farmers with customers in regions with strong unmet needs in agricultural goods.
Our integrated technological business model, wide distribution network and commitment to sustainable practices allows our customers benefit from cost effective operations and competitively priced products. Together we create a better future for everyone.
VISION
Our vision is to become the most trusted and effective trading company. We are guided by a commitment to improving access of our partners, customers and consumers worldwide to healthy, organic, high-quality agriculture products. This purpose is the core driver for our stakeholders and employees to creating a genuinely innovative trading company that can make a difference by revolutionizing the world of commerce with cutting-edge technologies.
VALUES
We strive to transform the lives of our customers with improved outcomes through more effective trading operations, ultimately working toward strengthening global food security by acting wherever we see unmet needs in agricultural products.
We strongly believe that future of trading will be shaped by three major technologies:
- AI and Machine Learning
- Big Data Analysis
- Crypto currency and Blockchain
These technologies are essential for building transparent, compatible, and connective trade networks that aim to contribute to sustainable future and growth. This knowledge empowers our commitment to make innovations the cornerstone of Akhdar operations.
Yves Graf
CEO, Akhdar Trading TechnologiesYves Graf is the Chief Executive Officer of Akhdar General Trading . He is mainly known for producing measurable and reliable results for stock-listed, non-stock-listed, as well as family owned large to medium sized groups, with a specialized focus in the Agribusiness, Soft Commodity Trading and Food Processing (CPG) Industry.
Armed with an experience of over 25 years, Yves has extensive knowledge in General Management, Leadership, Business Development, Strategy, FP & A, Marketing & Supply Chain, Project & Change Management, as well as in successful M&A projects. His work portfolio comprises of work experiences in prominent organizations like Barilla Group, ADM/Toepfer International Group, Nordzucker and Almarai Group.
Andreas Tausent
COO, Akhdar Trading TechnologiesAndreas Tausent holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Akhdar General Trading . He is primarily responsible for leveraging and implementing expert operational strategies and key policies across the company at Akhdar.
During a career that spans over 30 years – with almost 10 years of experience in Asia geography - Andreas has been known to have effectively led and coached multifunctional and intercultural teams, thus developing effective solutions for difficult business cases and scenarios. Prior to joining Akhdar, he has worked at ADM/Toepfer International and Nordzucker group. During this stint, Andreas has a proven track record of achieving success within the Supply Chain of Agribusiness, Soft Commodity Trading and Food Production (CPG) Industry.
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