Adrian Wong

• Company Overview: Website: https://www.investagro.asia.
• Industry: Agricultural, Plantation, Energy.
• Specialization: Trading / Business Development.
• Role: Business Development Director.
• Position: Director, Shareholder.
• Salary: SGD 10,000 (excluding dividend).
• Boutique trading house that creates value through creative trading strategies, fosters strong partnerships, and delivers consistent results.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

Market Development and Customer Expansion

• Managed end-to-end trade execution for physical commodities, primarily in Australia and Indonesia, thermal coal.
• Coordinated cross-border operations, ensuring accurate documentation, customs, shipping, and invoicing.
• Built and maintained supplier and buyer networks across Asia and the Americas.

P&L Management and Risk Mitigation

• Monitored trading limits, exposures, and counterparty risks in real time.

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

• I represented the company in commercial and governmental meetings.
• Maintained senior relationships with feed millers, processors, consumers, and financial institutions.
• Ensured compliance with regional trading regulations, and risk policies.

Key Achievements

• Led a convertible loan structure to fund a 24-hectare aggregate stone mine in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, with a 500,000 MT annual capacity in 2024.
• Invested in omni-channel software and an online commodities data platform, targeting Vietnam and Indonesia.

• Company Overview: Website: https://www.cic-tp.com.
• Industry: Agricultural, Plantation, Energy.
• Specialization: Trading / Business Development.
• Role: Business Development Director.
• Position: Senior Management.
• Last salary: SGD 20,000 (excluding bonuses).
• The Commodities Intelligence Centre (CIC) is a joint venture between the world's leading digital trading platform, Zall Smart Commerce Group (2098.HK), Global e Trade Services (GeTS), a subsidiary of CrimsonLogic, a leading provider of eGovernment products and services, and Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX).

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

Market Development & Customer Expansion.

• Traded over 2.5 million metric tons of commodities annually, generating an average revenue of USD 150 million.
• Directed sales and operations teams, delivering USD 14.5M gross profit through optimized deal structuring and risk control.
• Expanded trade flows in agriculture and energy products across China, Indonesia, Canada, the USA, India, and Australia.
• Participate to develop an entry-level commodities trade data platform with one-click search and multi-dimensional filtering.

P&L Management and Risk Mitigation.

• Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
• Ensured compliance with global trade regulations, mitigating operational and financial risks.

Strategic Partnerships.

• Built partnerships with industry leaders, including Vitol Asia, Flame Asia, CNBM International, Castle Peak Power, and Avra International DMCC.

• Company Overview: Website: https://www.bunge.com.
• Industry: Agricultural, Plantation, Poultry, Fisheries.
• Specialization: Marketing/Business Development.
• Role: Trader.
• Position Level: Senior Executive.
• Last salary: SGD 7,000 (excluding bonuses).

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

Market Development and Customer Expansion

• Expanded protein (soybean meal, soybeans), and grain (corn) markets in Indonesia and Vietnam.
• Built lasting customer relationships and strengthened supply chains with major feed and food industry players.

P&L Management and Risk Mitigation

• Managed P&L for Indonesia's protein trading portfolio.
• Oversaw futures positions, risk assessments, and financial commitments.
• Reported market positions, transactions, and profitability to senior management in Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Trading Strategy and Pricing Execution

• Led daily trading operations for Indonesia and Vietnam.
• Developed and executed physical trading policies, and futures pricing strategies.
• Optimized market entry timing and pricing to boost margins and reduce volatility risk.

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

• Maintained senior relationships with feed millers, processors, consumers, and financial institutions.
• Ensured compliance with regional trading regulations, and risk policies.

High-Volume Trading and Market Success

• Traded over 120,000 MT of U.S. and Canadian soybeans via containers (2016–2017).

Strategic Partnerships

• Built and managed partnerships with Charoen Pokphand, Malindo Feedmill Tbk, Japfa Comfeed, Wonokoyo Group, Cargill, PT Widodo Makmur Perkasa Tbk, and CJ Group.

• Industry: Mining.
• Specialization: Marketing/Business Development.
• Role: Business Development.
• Position Level: Senior Executive.
• Last salary: SGD 6,500 (excluding bonuses).
• Bunge Limited is a leading global agribusiness and commodity trading corporation, with headquarters in White Plains, New York. Operating across 40 countries with over 35,000 employees, Bunge specializes in soybean exports, food processing, grain trading, and fertilizers, competing with industry giants such as Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Strategic Coal Trading.

• Led international coal trading and procurement, specializing in Indonesian thermal coal to India and China.
• Managed the full trade cycle, including contract negotiations, logistics, and supply chain optimization.

P&L Management and Risk Mitigation.

• Oversaw Indonesia’s coal trading portfolio, with full P&L responsibility.
• Conducted risk assessments and market evaluations.
• Reported financial commitments, trading performance, and profitability to senior management.

Stakeholder Relations and Compliance.

• I represented the company in commercial and governmental meetings.
• Built high-level relationships with producers, consumers, shippers, and financial institutions.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, and smooth trade operations.

Market Intelligence and Execution.

• Tracked global economic and political developments to adjust trading strategies.
• Produced forecasts on international coal demand and supply to guide decision-making.
• Managed eight vessel shipments to China and India of low-calorific thermal coal, achieving reasonable profit margins.

• Industry: Mining.
• Specialization: Marketing/Business Development.
• Role: Business Development.
• Position Level: Senior Executive.
• Last salary: SGD 6,000 (excluding commission and bonuses).

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Market Expansion and Product Development.

• Developed coal specifications for power utilities, steel mills, cement producers, ferroalloy manufacturers, distributors, and traders in the Far East.

Market Analysis and Strategic Forecasting.

• Monitored global economic and political developments affecting coal demand and Indonesian supply.
• Provided intelligence to optimize trading strategies.

Risk Management and Operations.

• Reported directly to the Head of the Coal and Risk Committee.
• Ensured transparency in transactions, financial commitments, and profitability.
• Coordinated with shipping and back-office teams for efficient contract execution.

Tender and procurement expertise.

• Managed procurement and tenders for Korean Gencos (KOMIPO, EWP), and Formosa Plastics Group.
• Handled shipments of NAR5800, NAR5000, and NAR4700 coal to: Korea (Kwangyang, Dangjin), China (Houshi), and Taiwan (Mailiao).

Contract Wins and Revenue Growth.

• Secured a 2-year supply contract with Korea East-West Power Co. In 2012, for NAR5000–NAR4800 coal.
• Generated $3.74 million gross profit in 9 months.
• Served high-profile customers, including Formosa Plastics Group, Shanxi Coal Import & Export, Shenhua Group, Itochu Corporation, Hyundai Oilbank, SK Energy, Noble Resources, Glencore, PT Atlas Resources, PT Adimitra Baratama Nusantara, and Adani.

• Industry: Mining.
• Specialization: Marketing/Business Development.
• Role: Business Development.
• Position Level: Junior Executive.
• Last salary: SGD 5,500 (excluding bonuses).
• Eastern Green Power Pte Ltd is a leading provider of power transmission and distribution solutions, as well as power equipment and maintenance services, across Singapore and East Asia. With an annual turnover exceeding S$50 million, the company plays a pivotal role in regional energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Commodities Trading and Profit Growth

Managed the physical trade of coal, iron ore, and manganese ore. Handled transactions worth USD 3.5M to USD 5M per vessel. Traded 16 Supramax and Panamax vessels in two years.

Supply Chain Optimization and Cost Savings.

Collaborated with coal suppliers to maintain product quality. Introduced efficiency measures. Achieved SGD 250K in operational cost savings over two years.

Strategic Expansion and Resource Acquisition.

Developed due diligence processes for landowners in Kalimantan, Indonesia. Led acquisitions in the coal and iron ore sectors. Boosted company growth in Indonesia’s mining industry.

Market Expansion and Risk Analysis.

Performed market research on coal and bauxite assets in Indonesia. Conducted financial and physical due diligence for mining concessions in West Kalimantan. Evaluated long-term investment potential.

Successful gold mining takeover and strategic partnerships.

Completed the takeover of a 16,200-hectare gold concession in West Kalimantan in two years. Built partnerships with key players: Hangzhou Jinjiang Group, PT Antam (Persero) Tbk, Sanlian Group, China, and Shanxi Jinhui Group.

• Industry: Automobile / Automotive, Ancillary / Vehicle.
• Specialization: Marketing/Business Development.
• Role: Business Development.
• Position Level: Senior Executive.
• Last salary: SGD 3,500 (excluding bonuses).
• Nordad Pte Ltd is a dynamic automotive trading company specializing in securing business relationships across Russia and Africa. Recognized as SME 100 (2007) and SME 50 (2008), the company successfully traded up to 300 second-hand vehicles per month in 2008, expanding its footprint in emerging markets.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Strategic Marketing and Operations

Created and launched targeted direct marketing campaigns. Boosted product visibility in the Russian market. Managed shipment processes. Handled custom invoices and compliance paperwork.

Market Research and Risk Mitigation

Analyzed competitors and conducted customer surveys. Improved market strategies and business positioning. Led investigations on compensation claims. Resolved complex disputes, and reduced financial risks.

Shipping and Logistics Management

Oversaw critical shipping documents (B/L, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificates of Origin, Weight, and Quality). Coordinated with car suppliers, buyers, and shipping companies. Ensured timely deliveries and a smooth documentation flow.

Customer and Business Growth

Supported over 30 long-term customers in two years. Strengthened client relationships, and drove expansion. Worked with the sales team to increase net profit by SGD 3M in two years. Partnered with operations and sales to save SGD 350K over the same period.