Robert Horster

Robert Horster has a diverse work experience, primarily focused on the agricultural supply chain and trading sector. Robert currently holds the position of Head of Environmental Markets at Cargill, a role they started in June 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Global Sustainability Lead for Agricultural Supply Chain and Food Ingredients at Cargill Inc. starting in January 2021.

Before joining Cargill, Horster worked at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University as a Guest Lecturer from September 2013 onwards. Robert also has a long history with Cargill, where they held various roles over the years. From October 2019 to January 2021, they served as the Managing Director a.i. for Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain EMEA Oilseeds. Robert was previously the Global Head of Trading for Cargill Refined Oils from May 2016 to January 2021, and the Trading Director for Cargill's vegetable oils and fats refineries and bottling plants in Europe, Russia, and Malaysia from June 2012 to May 2016.

Horster's earlier experience includes working as a Lecturer at Singapore Management University from January 2012 to April 2012. Robert also served as the Head of Trading for Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd, overseeing the energy businesses in Asia from July 2010 to April 2012. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of Trading at Cargill Investments (China) Ltd. from September 2007 to June 2010.

Horster started their career at Cargill B.V. in 2000, where they worked as a Business Development Manager from January 2000 to June 2003, and later as a Commercial Manager for the oilseeds crushing operations in the Benelux from July 2003 to August 2007. Before their time at Cargill B.V., they were an Oilseeds Trader at Cargill International S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland from February 1998 to December 1999. Robert also worked as a Merchant for crude and refined vegetable oils at Cargill Inc. in West-Fargo, N.D. from October 1996 to January 1998.

Overall, Horster's work experience showcases a strong background in trading, management, and sustainability within the agriculture and food industry.

Robert Horster attended the INSEAD in 2019-2020, where they obtained a degree in Catalyst, specializing in Shaping and Leading Strategy in Digital Disruption. Prior to this, they completed an online program at MIT Sloan School of Management in 2018, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and its implications for Business Strategy. In 1987, Robert earned an MSc degree in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Robert completed their secondary education at Lorentz-lyceum in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, from 1981-1987, where they obtained a Gymnasium B degree. There is no information available about Robert's education before their secondary schooling.