Global Commodities & Energy Trading Future Leaders Initiative (FLI)
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE LEADERS INITIATIVE! EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN COMMODITIES & ENERGY TRADING!
Through the Future Leaders Initiative, we aim to support exceptional students by offering Standard free passes to the brightest minds who are looking for a path into the energy and commodity trading world. These passes grant access to our prestigious Commodity and Energy Trading Week events, where students can network with industry professionals, gain valuable knowledge, and kickstart their careers in commodities and energy trading.
The societies we are currently working with
OUR MEMBERS
OUR CHARITY PARTNER
OUR COURSES
- MSC IN ENERGY SYSTEMS – UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- MASTERS IN QUANTITATIVE FINANCE AT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AT OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
- MSC IN FINANCE & RISK AT UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
- MSC IN THE FIELD OF FOOD INDUSTRY AT UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- MSC ENERGY, TRADE & FINANCE AT BAYES BUSINESS SCHOOL
- DIPLOMA IN COMMODITIES TRADING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA
Our People
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Commodities People' diverse team has a shared passion for the commodity, energy and environmental sectors.
As the Secretary General of the Future Leaders Initiative, I am dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in the commodities and energy trading industry. Our initiative, in partnership with esteemed student societies, provides students with unique learning opportunities and industry insights.
My passion for this initiative is deeply rooted in my personal background. Inspired by my sister, June Angelides MBE, who is dedicated to empowering women in tech, I have organized women's breakfast briefings to create platforms for women in the energy and commodity trading sectors. These briefings, along with collaborations with organizations like WISTA and Women in Energy Houston, have been instrumental in providing insights and fostering a supportive community for both men and women in the industry.
Rena Kyriacou is the Marketing Director at Commodities People, coming from a diverse background in event marketing, software and publications.
She currently leads the marketing efforts at Commodities People for a portfolio of internationally recognised events – Energy Trading Week and Commodity Trading Week, spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC regions.
Beyond events, Rena oversees various initiatives, including online event series, bespoke client webinars, industry research and reports, as well as the online content hubs “Energy Trading Insider” and “Commodity Trading Insider” – and now the Future Leaders Initiative – engaging with thousands of commodity and energy trading professionals a year.
Ben is the Managing Director and Founder of Commodities People – organisers of the largest and most significant dedicated energy and commodity trading forums in the world and welcoming over 35,000 attendees to our in-person and online events each year, as well as industry leading content hubs the commodities and energy trading insiders.
Ben began his career in commodities and energy media and events 20 years ago, fresh out of University. Throughout this time, he has sought to share his passion for this sector with others – particularly with those newer entrants to the sector, and those still in education.
Access our library of recorded FLI sessions and webinars here
HEAR FROM OUR FUTURE LEADERS THEMSELVES!
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER, AFFILIATE OR PARTNER ?
Please contact our team or complete the form below. A representative will contact you shortly.
- Member: For student societies and academic courses wanting to join the initiative.
- Affiliate: For associations or organizations that wish to collaborate and support our mission.
- Partner: For companies looking to gain visibility, attract young talent, and associate their brand with the Future Leaders Initiative in the energy/commodity trading industry.
