SAO PAULO & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HedgePoint Global Markets (“HedgePoint”), provider of financial risk management solutions to global supply-chain participants in the agriculture and energy commodities markets, established its own entity in the United States as it continues to grow across the country and into multiple commodities segments.
In addition to establishing its entity in the US, HedgePoint announces that Andy Ryan will join the HedgePoint team as Senior Cotton Relationship Manager. Andy brings decades of experience in cotton markets.
“We have known Andy Ryan for some time. He is a seasoned professional to lead our cotton initiatives globally and also allows us to fast-track our growth plans for the US,” said Heber Cardoso, Principal, President and Chief Commercial Officer.
“Having our own entity in the US gives us the right foundations to build from and expand our business, and we are excited to have Andy join our team,” said Renato Dias, Sales Head for the United States and Global Energies at HedgePoint.
The HedgePoint team has been providing risk management solutions for agricultural and energy commodities markets since 2014 under the umbrella of ED&F Man Capital Markets, and is now an independent company owned by Albright Capital, De Jong Capital, and management. With its new investor base, HedgePoint has been growing and hiring talent across many areas, from front-office staff to technology developers and support functions worldwide. Last month HedgePoint announced Philip Lotz, former Executive Chairman of Pillar Capital Management and CEO of Swiss Re Capital Management, as its new Executive Chairman.
About HedgePoint Global Markets (www.hedgepointglobal.com)
HedgePoint Global Markets uses technology to provide financial risk management products and services to global commodity markets, with deep expertise in agriculture and energy markets. HedgePoint has offices in the US, Switzerland, and Latin America.
