Wouter Jacobs, ECTC

Wouter Jacobs is the founder and executive director of the Erasmus Commodity & Trade Centre (ECTC) at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, driving innovation in global trade. He is a passionate academic professional (PhD, 2007) involved in applied research, academic and executive education and strategic policy interventions and has a strong interest in location decisions of firms in commodity trade, shipping and maritime business services.  His wealth of experience allows him to connect real-world practice and academic research of commodity trading markets. A recognized expert, Wouter advises the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, and his insights appear in publications such as Financial Times and Bloomberg.

Gary M. Vasey, CTRM Center

Dr. Vasey is an industry expert noted for his analysis, consulting, marketing, and branding skills. With over 36-years’ experience in the energy and commodities trading industry, Gary has experienced the industry’s volatility as an executive of a trading firm, geologist, consultant, software developer, analyst, and marketing practitioner, providing him with unique insights, not just into the entire value chain, but also into how to position, brand, and deliver products and services to the industry. He is a noted expert on the commodity trading, transaction and risk management software industry and an accomplished industry analyst and thought leader.

Giel Cuijpers, Microsoft

Giel Cuijpers is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect for Business Applications at Microsoft, with a deep-rooted passion for innovation and problem-solving. With a rich background spanning consulting, solution architecture, presales, product management, and customer success in the Microsoft Dynamics ERP ecosystem, Giel brings a wealth of expertise to the table. He thrives on leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle real-world IT challenges, ensuring businesses get the most out of the best software solutions.

Louis Rustenhoven, CEO DycoTrade

Louis Rustenhoven is a customer-first business leader with a proven track record in scaling software companies while maximizing customer value. with a keen eye for opportunities, he lays a strong foundation for growth, pushing his his team to improve every day. As group CEO, he has been instrumental in the evolution of Novature (Novature.com) - an international platform of Microsoft Dynamics Partners with more than 750 employees and a turnover of €200M+. DycoTrade is the first ISV on the Novature platform.

In his role as interim CEO of DycoTrade, Louis is leading the company’s transformation into a global customer-success-driven software vendor, ensuring that every innovation, every service, and every partnership contributes to real value for customers. His leadership approach is built on collaboration, an entrepreneurial mindset, a relentless focus on customer success and delivering CTRM solutions that drive business outcomes.

Maxine Rijnveld, STX Group

Maxine Rijnveld is a Corporate Sustainability Advisor at STX, specializing in guiding companies through their decarbonization journey. With a background in chemistry, she began her career at Vopak in the Port of Rotterdam, where she focused on digital innovations and later on the decarbonization roadmap to 2030. After gaining valuable experience in the energy sector, she transitioned to STX, where she has been working for the past three years. At STX, she helps corporates navigate carbon markets, regulatory requirements, and sustainable solutions. Maxine is passionate about accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy through practical and impactful strategies.

Marc Derksen, CPTO DycoTrade

Marc Derksen recently joined DycoTrade as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). With an extensive background in technology leadership, product development and innovation, he brings decades of expertise in Microsoft solutions, cloud technologies and AI-driven automation. As CPTO, Marc will lead DycoTrade’s product and technology strategy, driving the development of innovative CTRM solutions that empower commodity trading businesses worldwide to achieve greater efficiency, agility, and success.

Rob Collier, Macsteel

Rob Collier is CIO at Macsteel and brings many years of experience as CIO and IT director for various companies over the years. Macsteel International Trading Holdings Group (MITH) is a global leader in the trading of steel products and raw materials. They link producers and consumers of steel and raw material, through efficient and reliable supply lines. Their strategic global footprint includes buying from 30+ countries and 200+ suppliers and selling to 50+countries and 500+ customers. With a rich history, Macsteel embodies the steel it sells: long-lasting, innovative and shaped by collaboration. Rob’s strength is in guiding companies to adopt new technology to achieve their company goal.

Nick Hoedemakers, DycoTrade

Nick Hoedemakers is a Presales Solution Architect at DycoTrade, helping commodity trading companies unlock the full potential of DycoTrade’s ERP solution. With a strong background in business consulting and product management, he translates complex requirements into practical solutions that drive efficiency and control. Nick will provide insights into the latest developments and future roadmap, ensuring customers stay ahead in an evolving market.

Wouter van Duijn, DycoTrade

Wouter van Duijn is a Product Manager at DycoTrade with a drive for improving software products and services. His work at DycoTrade is all about further enhancing the value and scalability of DycoTrade solutions. In his session with Nick Hoedemakers, he will unveil new functionalities and the product roadmap ahead. Moreover, he looks forward to this two-day opportunity to connect with customers and industry players in Amsterdam and share insights, trends or challenges that will define your tomorrow, and the DycoTrade future roadmap.

Milo Schoonheijm

Milo Schoonheijm is a sustainability reporting expert and the founder of Addupp, a firm dedicated to helping trading companies navigate ESG and CSRD compliance. With a background in finance, business economics, and sports, Milo has built a career spanning corporate roles across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. His extensive experience in industrial trading, combined with a pragmatic and entrepreneurial approach, has been instrumental in Addupp’s success. Passionate about simplifying complex regulatory frameworks, Milo has consistently translated theoretical concepts into practical, actionable solutions throughout his career.

Expert Speaker

We’re excited to share that we have a speaker lined up for DycoTrade Customer Connect 2025 who will help your organization harness data for strategic decision-making.  A Business Intelligence expert specializing in Microsoft BI, this person will showcase how BI transforms commodity trading with actionable insights and automation.

Guest Speaker

We plan to welcome another speaker to the DycoTrade Customer Connect 2025. While we can’t reveal their identity just yet, we can tell you this: you won’t want to miss it. As always, our speakers bring much experience and a forward-thinking approach, so that their insights offer a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the fast-evolving commodity trading landscape.