Leo Paul Bailly Kermene
About Leo Paul Bailly Kermene
Leo Paul Bailly Kermene serves as the Deputy Chief Risk Officer at Glencore Energy, having transitioned to this role in 2023. He has extensive experience in commodities market risk, previously holding senior positions at J.P. Morgan and Glencore.
Current Role at Glencore Energy
Leo Paul Bailly Kermene serves as the Deputy Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Glencore Energy. He has held this position since 2023, working in London, England. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within the energy sector.
Previous Experience at Glencore
Prior to his current role, Kermene worked at Glencore as the Head of EMEA Oil Risk from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he managed risk assessments and strategies specifically related to oil markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Career at J.P. Morgan
Kermene has extensive experience at J.P. Morgan, where he held multiple positions in commodities market risk. He served as the European Head of Commodities Market Risk from 2014 to 2016, and later as the Global Head of Commodities Market Risk from 2017 to 2021. His roles involved managing market risk for commodities and overseeing risk management teams across various regions.
Educational Background
Kermene earned a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from Columbia Engineering, studying from 2008 to 2009. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics, Economics, and Finance from Ecole nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in risk management and financial analysis.
Early Career Experience
Before joining J.P. Morgan, Kermene worked at Fortis Bank (Nederland) NV as an Equity Structurer in 2008. He also held various roles at J.P. Morgan, including Commodities Exotics Trading and Ags and Exotics Market Risk Management, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and risk assessment.