Richard Holtum
Chief Executive Officer, Trafigura · Netherlands
Richard Holtum is the CEO of Trafigura. Holtum is based in the Netherlands.
Former British Army captain who joined Trafigura in 2014 on the LNG team and rose through the ranks to become Global Head of Gas, Power and Renewables before being appointed CEO in January 2025. Holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of St Andrews and previously worked at Glencore.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Richard Holtum has focused on Trafigura's strong financial performance, including record half-year profits amid global energy tensions, alongside commentary from Holtum on industry challenges including the need for long-term price protections for European smelters, new financing approaches for LNG projects, and subsidy requirements for clean fuels. Coverage has also included a report of an asset freeze order against Holtum in a Bahamas-based divorce case.
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