Laura Monaco
About Laura Monaco
Laura Monaco serves as the Regional Account Manager at ICIS, focusing on B2B sales in petrochemicals. With over 20 years of experience in the commodities industry, she has held various roles in sales and trading across multiple organizations.
Work at ICIS
Laura Monaco has been serving as a Regional Account Manager at ICIS since 2020. In this role, she focuses on B2B sales with an emphasis on petrochemicals. Her position is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where she has been actively contributing to the company's growth and client relations for four years.
Previous Experience in Energy Sales
Before joining ICIS, Laura Monaco worked at RS Energy Group as an Institutional Sales Account Executive from 2018 to 2020. She also held positions at Bloomberg LP as a Sales professional in Commodities and Energy from 2016 to 2018, and at UBS Investment Bank as a Sales Trader in Energy Commodities from 2003 to 2009. Her extensive experience in the commodities industry spans over 20 years, with a strong focus on energy sales and trading.
Education and Expertise
Laura Monaco studied at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she pursued a degree in English and Economics. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation for her career in the commodities sector, particularly in energy sales and trading.
Background in Commodities Industry
Laura Monaco's career in the commodities industry began in 1990 when she worked as an Administrative professional in the Petroleum Division at Farmland Industries Inc. She then transitioned to a Risk Management Consultant role at FCStone LLC (an INTL FCStone Inc company) from 1991 to 2001. Her career trajectory reflects a deep commitment to the energy sector and a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Laura Monaco enjoys spending time with her family and her two SATO rescue dogs. She often spends leisure time in New Jersey or at a lake in Missouri. Laura is also an avid reader with a particular appreciation for the atmosphere of old bookstores, and she enjoys exploring new cities, especially Kansas City.