Geneva (Helvilux) — James Emmett, Chief Executive Officer of MKS PAMP, has been appointed to the Executive Board of SUISSENÉGOCE, the Swiss Commodity Trading Association, for the 2025–2027 mandate, marking a notable addition to one of Switzerland’s most influential industry bodies.
SUISSENÉGOCE represents a broad cross-section of the Swiss and global commodities ecosystem, bringing together companies active in commodity trading, shipping, trade finance, and related services. The association plays a central role in advocating for industry interests, promoting high professional and ethical standards, and fostering training, transparency, and knowledge exchange across the sector.
Emmett’s appointment reflects his extensive experience in financial markets and the global precious metals industry, as well as his long-standing commitment to responsible business practices. At MKS PAMP, a leading Swiss-based precious metals and financial services group, Emmett has overseen strategic growth while navigating increasingly complex regulatory, geopolitical, and sustainability challenges facing the commodities sector.
With his new role, Emmett is expected to contribute to strengthening collaboration among market participants and supporting SUISSENÉGOCE’s efforts to uphold Switzerland’s reputation as a global hub for high-quality, well-governed commodity trading.
The SUISSENÉGOCE Executive Board for 2025–2027 reflects the diversity of Switzerland’s commodity landscape, spanning agriculture, energy, metals, and financial services. The newly appointed board members are:
- Rob Abbott (Vitol SA)
- Pierre Bounameaux (ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd.)
- Jérôme Daven (ADM International Sàrl)
- James Emmett (MKS PAMP SA)
- Stephan Jansma (Trafigura Pte Ltd)
- Grégory Lambillon (ING Bank NV, Amsterdam, Lancy/Geneva Branch)
- Sébastien Landerretche (Louis Dreyfus Company Suisse SA)
- Dominique Le Doeuil (Cargill International SA)
- Emmanuel Lemoigne (BIC-BRED (Suisse) SA)
- Marcelo Martins (COFCO International Trading SA)
- Nicolas Matter (Walter Matter SA)
- Natig Mustafayev (SOCAR Trading SA)
- Markus Nunnenmacher (MRI Trading AG)
- Jean-Jacques Poublet (UBS Switzerland AG)
- Peo Ravano (Quadra Commodities SA)
- Ruth Sandelowsky (Board Member, Zug Commodity Association)
- Matteo Somaini (President, Lugano Commodity Trading Association)
- Nicolas Tamari (Sucafina SA)
- Jeff Webster (Gunvor Group)
SUISSENÉGOCE welcomed the new board and reaffirmed its commitment to representing a sector that remains vital to Switzerland’s economy and global trade. The association emphasized that the board’s breadth of expertise from multinational traders to financial institutions and regional commodity associations will be key to addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the industry over the coming years.
