Today, CRU – the global commodities business intelligence company – announces the appointment of Michel Rosier as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Michel will lead CRU’s global commercial teams, overseeing sales strategies, revenue growth and customer-success initiatives for CRU’s data, insight, strategy and communities customers.
Michel brings over 35 years of experience in market-information services, having held senior commercial leadership roles at renowned global firms including Gartner and Wood Mackenzie. With a long track record in business development, launching new markets and building high-performing, culturally diverse teams across EMEA, the Americas and Asia, his expertise also spans international sales, global account management, consultative commercial strategy and executive-level client engagement.
In this new chief revenue officer role, Michel will work closely with CRU’s product, regional and customer-success teams to strengthen client relationships, advance commercial execution and support the continued expansion of CRU’s independent insight across the global metals, mining and fertilizer sectors. His extensive knowledge of the information services landscape and understanding of leadership challenges associated with fast-moving and complex markets will be instrumental in supporting clients through broader economic uncertainty.
David Trafford, CEO of CRU, comments:
“Michel is very experienced across our industry. He will be leading our sales and customer success teams, bringing deep experience in driving growth and leading international high performing teams. As CRO, he will be working closely with teams across CRU to continue strengthening how we deliver value to our customers.”
Michel Rosier, Chief Revenue Officer, CRU, says:
“This is an exciting time to join CRU, especially as commodity markets continue to undergo profound transformation. CRU’s reputation as a trusted, independent source of data, insight and strategic guidance makes it uniquely positioned to help organisations through uncertainty. I look forward to advancing our commercial capabilities, deepening our client engagement and ensuring we continue to deliver the intelligence they need to manage volatile market cycles, supply chain pressures, regulatory change and the demands of the energy transition. It is an honour and privilege to join CRU’s skilled and talented teams.”
About CRU
CRU offers independent, expert intelligence into the global commodities markets. This expertise is built on unrivalled data, unbiased insights, and strategic thinking. Delivering knowledge across its four core offerings – data, insights, strategy, and communities –CRU supports businesses in navigating today’s increasingly complex commodities market, addressing supply chain challenges, decarbonisation and the energy transition with clarity, confidence and speed.
Since its foundation in 1969, CRU has consistently invested in primary research, robust data methodologies, and developed expert global teams. The company has completed an IOSCO audit of all its commodity prices, demonstrating the strength and resilience of its methodologies, policies and processes.
Today, CRU employs over 420 experts across 14 locations including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.
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