Barchart Expands Global Presence with New Appointment
Barchart, a pioneering provider of market data and technology solutions tailored for the commodity, financial, and media sectors, is embarking on an ambitious global expansion. The company's latest initiative involves the appointment of Simon Haslam as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) regions. This strategic move is designed to amplify Barchart's reach and impact in these vital markets, particularly in sectors including agriculture, soft commodities, and food and beverage industries.
A Strategic Move
In his new role, Simon Haslam will be at the forefront of growing Barchart's influence in the EMEA and APAC regions. His responsibilities will largely focus on the acceleration of Barchart's innovative software and data solutions. This includes engaging with key markets, such as grains, oilseeds, coffee, sugar, and other essential commodities connected to food and beverage inputs. Haslam's appointment is not only a key step in Barchart's current strategy but is also expected to lay the groundwork for future successes in the commodity sector.
Mark Haraburda, Barchart's CEO, expressed excitement over Haslam's addition to the team: "Simon brings decades of expertise and depth of knowledge that align perfectly with our mission to deliver powerful data, tools, and workflow solutions to commodity professionals worldwide. His leadership will be instrumental as we expand our service offerings in these important international markets."
Simon Haslam's Expertise
Haslam's impressive background spans over three decades within the commodities and financial technology sectors. Since 1989, he has held various C-level leadership roles and has a wealth of operational management experience on a global scale. His extensive background equips him with the skills necessary to provide localized support and insight that Barchart envisions as essential for thriving in these diverse markets.
“I’m thrilled to join Barchart and represent the company in the EMEA and APAC regions,” stated Haslam. “I’m confident in our ability to build an integrated global structure that will not only enhance our market presence but also deliver actionable insights for industry participants, thus improving risk management and operational efficiency."
This appointment highlights Barchart's commitment to enhancing support in the global commodity sector. The company aims to facilitate the adoption of its enterprise data, trading, and decision support tools, cementing its presence further into new markets.
Key Features of Barchart’s Commodity Solutions
Barchart is committed to delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions, marked by several key features aimed at empowering users. These include:
- - Global Market Coverage: Providing real-time price data from over 50 exchanges, encompassing futures, options, equities, and currencies.
- - In-depth Analysis: Offering global physical commodity prices and advanced options strategy tools including machine learning yield forecasts.
- - Risk Management/Trading: Facilitating access through over 50 Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs).
- - Unparalleled Access: Through cmdtyView desktop and mobile applications, Microsoft Excel (with web-based Office 365), and multiple APIs.
Barchart’s robust platforms are engineered to empower its users in navigating the complexities of commodity markets effectively.
Looking Ahead
For further insights and a demonstration of Barchart's suite of commodity solutions, interested parties are encouraged to visit
barchart.com/solutions.
As Barchart propels its growth and service enhancements globally, Simon Haslam will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in realizing these goals and facilitating an enriched user experience for commodity professionals around the globe.