Trafigura Names Josh Presley as Head of Corporate Finance

Commodity trading firm Trafigura has appointed Josh Presley as Head of Corporate Finance, with the position based at the group's office in Geneva. According to an official company announcement published on 10 July 2026, Presley will lead Trafigura’s global corporate finance function. In this capacity, he will manage the development and execution of the company's funding strategy while supporting ongoing relationships across its network of financial stakeholders.

Presley brings more than 20 years of experience in debt capital markets and corporate finance to his new post. He joins Trafigura from SMBC Group, where he held the position of Head of Capital Markets and Advisory. Prior to his tenure at SMBC Group, Presley held senior roles at Bank of America and Credit Suisse across London and New York, advising both Emerging Markets and Investment Grade corporate clients on capital markets solutions and structural financing.

Welcoming the appointment, Trafigura Group Treasurer Laurent Christophe noted in the announcement, “We are very pleased to welcome Josh to Trafigura. He brings deep expertise in debt capital markets and a strong track record across major financial centres. As we continue to develop and diversify our funding platform, Josh’s experience will be a valuable asset to the Group.” Reflecting on the role, Presley said, “Trafigura’s position in global supply chains, its balance sheet strength and the depth of its banking relationships make this a genuinely exciting role. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues across the finance team and contributing to the continued development of the corporate finance function.”

According to corporate details released by the group, Trafigura was established over 30 years ago as an employee-owned trading company and now employs approximately 14,500 people, including more than 1,400 employee shareholders, across more than 150 countries. The business operates across physical energy and commodities markets, supplying crude oil, refined petroleum products, metals, minerals, natural gas, and power, while expanding into lower-carbon solutions. Trafigura’s broader industrial footprint includes operating businesses such as fuel storage and distribution business Puma Energy, fuel supplier Greenergy, multi-metals producer Nyrstar, and the Impala Terminals joint venture.