Julien Gerard

Julien Gerard is an experienced trading and procurement professional with a strong background in the bioenergy sector. Currently serving as Trading Manager for Vertex Bioenergy since June 2017, Julien oversees price risk, hedge, and crush margin management for a major ethanol plant in France, as well as sales of ethanol for gasoline blending and ETBE production. Previously, Julien held various roles at Abengoa Bioenergy Trading Europe from 2008 to 2012, including Trading Manager for France and Director of Europe Raw Material Purchases, managing vast portfolios of cereals and vegetable oils for multiple biofuel plants across Europe. Earlier experience includes positions as a commodity buyer and broker, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of market analysis, trading strategies, and logistics management. Julien holds an education from ESA, L'Ecole supérieure des agricultures, completed in 2002.