Manuel Benito

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About Manuel Benito

I am a driven and entrepreneurial professional with a strong foundation in agribusiness, complemented by hands-on experience in oil & gas trading and complex supply chain operations. In my current role, I focus on originating renewable feedstocks from waste oils and fats, primarily in Latin America, for biodiesel producers, as well as the oleochemical and animal feed industries. This role reflects my commitment to building sustainable, circular value chains and advancing the global energy transition. Throughout my career, I've demonstrated success in physical and derivatives trading, business development, price risk management, project execution, and P&L growth, underpinned by a sharp commercial mindset and a global business perspective. I hold a dual Engineering degree from the Pontificia Comillas University (ICAI) and Technische Universität München (TUM), a testament to my technical grounding, ambition, and drive. During my time at TUM, I led the Formula Student racing team to championship victory with an innovative new prototype, and later managed a 10-person team within the Energy & Environment Club, engaging directly with the university board on sustainability initiatives. Beyond the office, I’ve remained actively engaged with global NGOs, teaching, building schools and hospitals, and offering direct care to individuals in need, which has shaped me into a collaborative, empathetic leader. I am fluent in Spanish and English, and highly proficient in German, and bring a multicultural, multilingual approach to everything I do. I’m passionate about shaping a more sustainable, innovative, and equitable future, whether through commodities, renewable energy, or global impact work. I welcome connections from across industries who share that same vision. Key Skills: Physical & Derivatives Trading | Renewable Feedstocks | Risk Management | Market Analysis | Supply Chain Strategy | Business Development | Sustainability | Project Management | Regulatory Compliance | Commodities | Power BI | Reuters-Eikon | Microsoft Office Feel free to reach out at manubenito9@gmail.com or +1 (617) 352 9600.