Ben Bergum

Ben Bergum has extensive experience in the field of fuel hedging and risk management. Ben has held various positions at different companies, including EPIC Fuels, Arconic, and Delta Air Lines.

At EPIC Fuels, Ben currently serves as the Director of FP&A and Business Intelligence, a role they started in October 2021.

Prior to joining EPIC Fuels, they worked at Arconic as the Director of Trading and Risk. In this position, Ben was responsible for overseeing a centralized derivative trading desk, managing a team of four traders and analysts. Ben covered 10 plants in 5 countries and managed an aggregate monthly aluminum exposure of approximately 125k MT. Ben'srole involved identifying, measuring, and mitigating aluminum and FX price risks across the global operation.

Before their time at Arconic, Ben spent a significant portion of their career at Delta Air Lines. Ben held various positions within the company, including Managing Director Fuel Hedging - Refinery and Airline from 2014 to 2020. In this role, Ben led the centralized derivatives trading desk, overseeing a team of three traders and analysts. Ben had delegated authority to manage the airline and Monroe Refinery risk management portfolios, which involved handling substantial volumes of fuel consumption and production. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Fuel Hedging - Refinery and Airline from 2013 to 2014 and as the General Manager of Fuel Hedging from 2010 to 2013.

Overall, Ben Bergum has a strong background in fuel hedging, risk management, and business intelligence, with notable experience in the aviation and manufacturing sectors.

Ben Bergum holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Montana State University-Bozeman. However, no specific information is provided regarding the duration of their studies or any additional educational experiences.