Alkagesta Attends SUISSENÉGOCE's 20th Anniversary Celebration in Geneva

Alkagesta, the commodity trading company headquartered in Malta, joined members of the Swiss trading community at the 20th anniversary celebration of SUISSENÉGOCE, the Swiss Commodity Trading Association. The event took place under the big top of Circus Knie in Geneva, and the company was represented by Chief Executive Officer Orkhan Rustamov and Chief Financial Officer Orkhan Zeynalli.

The evening was opened by SUISSENÉGOCE President Nicolas Matter and Secretary General Florence Schurch, who reflected on two decades of growth and collaboration across the sector. Matter paid tribute to the association's founders, past presidents, board members and members, tracing its origins to Geert Descheemaeker and Jacques-Olivier Thomann. The two founders recognised that commodity trading companies in Switzerland would benefit from a shared forum for common challenges, a foundation that has since grown into what Matter described as a respected voice for the sector.

Schurch reviewed the association's role over the past twenty years, from representing the industry and supporting professional education to engaging with policymakers and strengthening Switzerland's position as a global commodity trading hub. She also highlighted the wider network that supports the sector alongside its trading houses, including banks, insurers, logistics specialists, inspection and certification firms, legal experts, educators, recruiters and consultants.

Following the addresses from the association's leadership, guests watched a performance by the artists of Circus Knie, before the celebration continued at the Cercle des Bains in Geneva.

Geneva has long ranked among the world's leading centres for commodity trading, and the anniversary offered an occasion to take stock of the institutions that underpin the sector. Twenty years after its founding, SUISSENÉGOCE brings together trading companies and the service providers that surround them, from financing and insurance through to inspection, education and advisory work.

Alkagesta's attendance reflects its continued engagement with Switzerland's commodity trading community and the institutions that support it. The company is active in petroleum products, biofuels, fertilizers and steel across more than 48 countries, combining its Malta base with an international network serving counterparties across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.