BGN had a strong leadership presence at the 2026 FT Commodities Global Summit, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland on 20th April. The Summit is the pivotal event in the trading and commodities calendar, and brings together industry leaders and top international banks from around the world.
Marking BGN’s first year as a Gold Sponsor, the event was attended by BGN’s trading, finance, shipping, governance and compliance leadership teams; and provided an important platform for BGN to engage with key partners, connect with colleagues across global offices, and contribute to discussions on market dynamics, geopolitics, and the future of the energy and commodities sector.
Throughout the week, BGN leaders including Group COO, Wael Amer; Executive Director of Finance, ESG & Strategy, Deia Markova and Shipping Director, Ozan Turgut participated in panel discussions on geo-political trends, trade finance and the future of shipping.
BGN’s presence was further reinforced through its dedicated exhibition stand and interviews with industry media including the Financial Times, Le Temps, and S&P Global.
During the Summit, BGN also announced the successful closing of a ‘first of its kind’ USD 450 million syndicated LPG finance facility. Backed by leading international banks, the facility supports the continued growth of BGN’s LPG trading activities and operations, while providing greater flexibility to scale and respond to market opportunities.
