Young Traders Group
A message from Sandra Vrielink of Global Metals Network Limited, Hong Kong, China, our current BIR Young Traders Group Chairwoman
Hi all,
Welcome to the 17th edition of the Young Traders Gazette. Unfortunately, this will be my last Convention as the Young Traders Chairwoman. Although (most of the time) I don’t feel it, I am now 35 years old and no longer qualify as a Young Trader.
First of all, I would like to thank the BIR team for their continuous support over the past couple of years. Then, of course, a big thank-you goes to Young Traders Committee members for all the time and effort they put in. And last but not least, a huge thank-you to all of you - all the Young Traders who have continuously visited our networking events. Without you, the Young Traders Group wouldn’t be where it is now. I am certain that our next Chairman will do a great job in making sure the Young Traders continue to be a great success.
This time BIR has chosen Budapest for its Convention, a beautiful city with an interesting history and culture, and many amazing places to visit. In this Gazette, you will find some sightseeing tips and more information about the city.
The Young Traders Networking Event will take place at Club Bar Garden “Extra”. We are looking forward to welcoming all of you there and to having another great night together. Please don’t forget to register in time; we have limited availability! As always, it is a great opportunity to meet like-minded young people in our business. Pack your business cards and let’s make it another spectacular evening!
See you soon!
Sandra
A brief history of the Young Traders Group.
Established in 2001, the BIR Young Traders Group has been fostering the industry leaders of tomorrow alongside the development of a world-wide community of fellow industry peers.
„I owe a considerable amount to the YTG, it’s a great group of young people that are the future leaders of BIR“. (Mark Sellier, OneSteel)
The Young Traders Group was created by BIR so that young executives (those aged 35 years and under) could start to become more involved in the activities of the organisation.
The first meeting of the then called Young Executives Committee took place in London in 1995 under the chairmanship of Mitchell Padnos of Louis Padnos Iron & Metal (USA). In 2001, it changed its name to Young Traders Club and was given fresh impetus with the broadening of its framework to include regular Young Traders networking evenings during BIR conventions. These dinners gave younger delegates the possibility to get to know each other and network in a more relaxed setting.
In recent years, the YTG has been developing programmes and activities and is represented in the board of each commodity division. It is a platform for young traders to become part of the wider BIR organisation and become involved in its decision making.
The YTG continues to grow and look towards the future providing opportunities for all those interested in becoming involved.