Helena Roots
About Helena Roots
Helena Roots is a Senior Traffic professional with extensive experience in logistics and commodities, currently working at Glencore in Switzerland. She holds multiple degrees in Business Administration and has a proven track record in sales, marketing, and management.
Work at Glencore
Helena Roots has been employed at Glencore since 2017, currently holding the position of Senior Traffic. Her role involves overseeing logistics operations and ensuring efficient transportation of commodities. Based in Baar, Zug, Switzerland, she has contributed to the company's logistics and commodities sector for over seven years.
Education and Expertise
Helena Roots has an extensive educational background in business and management. She studied at the Estonian Business School, where she earned a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, and International Business from 1997 to 2002. Additionally, she attended Audentese Ülikool and Tallinn Business School, focusing on Leadership, Business, and Marketing from 1994 to 1997. Her academic qualifications support her strategic outlook and expertise in sales, marketing, and management.
Background in Logistics and Commodities
With 19 years of experience in the logistics and commodities sector, Helena Roots has developed a strong foundation in airfreight and logistics. Her career includes significant roles at Sberbank (Switzerland) AG and Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Plc, where she focused on sales administration and trade finance. This background has equipped her with the skills necessary to establish and maintain partnerships in the industry.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Glencore, Helena Roots worked at Sberbank (Switzerland) AG as a Documentary Business Specialist from 2016 to 2017. She also served as Team Leader for the Far East Desk Sales Administration Team at Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Plc from 2010 to 2015. These positions allowed her to gain valuable experience in trade finance and sales administration.
Skills and Competencies
Helena Roots possesses a strategic outlook and a proven track record in sales, marketing, and management. She has extensive experience in establishing new partnerships and maintaining long-term relationships, which are critical skills in the logistics and commodities sector. Her ability to navigate complex logistics challenges has contributed to her success in her roles.