12 January 2026, London: Today CRU – the global commodities business intelligence company – announces the appointment of Vlasios Voudouris as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). In this role, Vlasios will lead CRU’s product, content strategy and development across commodities price benchmarks, risk and analytics solutions, proprietary datasets and AI capabilities.
Vlasios Voudouris is a transformational leader with more than 20 years’ experience, driving enterprise value and global growth at the intersection of artificial intelligence, commodities and strategic product development. A recognised specialist in AI, including Generative AI and Machine Learning, he has a proven track record of delivering high impact analytics and risk solutions that solve complex, real world business challenges. Throughout his career, Vlasios has built and led high performing global teams while fostering cultures of innovation and product excellence, consistently aligning advanced AI capabilities with commercial application to deliver measurable return on investment and sustainable business value.
In this new Chief Product Officer role, Vlasios will work closely with CRU’s product, data, commercial and customer success teams to accelerate the development of market leading analytics, enhance the rigour and relevance of CRU’s price benchmarks, and scale proprietary datasets and AI driven solutions for clients across mining, metals and fertilizers.
Robert Perlman, Chairman of CRU, comments:
“Vlasios brings exactly the mix of technical depth and commercial focus we need to drive our next phase of product innovation. His leadership in AI and proven ability to translate advanced analytics into tangible client value will strengthen CRU’s position as the independent, trusted provider of intelligence the market relies on. I look forward to working with him to expand our product capabilities and deliver even greater impact for our customers globally.”
Vlasios Voudouris, Chief Product Officer, CRU, says:
“I am delighted to join CRU at a pivotal time for the mining, metals, and fertilizers industries. Rapidly shifting market dynamics, evolving commodity trends, and advances in AI are reshaping how customers use data and intelligence to manage risk and drive performance.
In my role, I will focus on strengthening CRU’s price benchmarks, risk and analytics solutions, proprietary datasets, and AI capabilities, ensuring we continue to deliver independent, trusted and actionable intelligence.
I’m looking forward to collaborating with this world-class team and engaging with our global clients to drive the next chapter of growth and innovation.”
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 offices in locations including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.
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