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Interview with Jocelyn Giquel, former ESA student
Today, we’re pleased to highlight the inspiring journey of Jocelyn Giquel, an ESA alumnus who has risen through the ranks and made a name for himself in the professional field of sugar market analysis.
Jocelyn Giquel graduated from ESA in 2011 as an agricultural engineer and was quickly promoted within Cargill Sucre. His career path is a perfect illustration of how the skills acquired at ESA can lead to a successful international career in the agri-food industry.
Becoming an agricultural engineer
On leaving school, Jocelyn joined Cargill Sucre in Amsterdam as an expert in sugar markets and trade flows. Thanks to this initial experience, he gained a good understanding of how the sugar market works and developed solid skills in data analysis and research. Jocelyn then moved on to become a supply and demand analyst for sugar beet crops in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, thanks to his skills. This experience has enabled him to deepen his understanding of the market and acquire expertise in specific areas.
Currently, Jocelyn is Lead Business Analyst at Cargill, managing a team of four people based in Croatia, the USA, England and Switzerland, as part of a larger team of 50 employees spread across the USA, Europe, India and China. Its main missions are to manage strategic projects, enhance the skills of its employees and make informed strategic decisions.
« My advice to ESA students is to stay open to new skills and challenges, seek out mentors who can guide you, value your networks for the support they can provide in times of doubt, and trust the knowledge and behavioral skills you acquire at ESA. »
Education at ESA has played an essential role in Jocelyn’s professional development. His engineering degree with a major in international markets gave him the skills needed to study complex situations, provide clear and concise information, and make informed strategic decisions. Thanks to his degree in agricultural engineering, he has also acquired in-depth expertise in the challenges of agri-food production.
Jocelyn encourages young ESA graduates to remain open to new skills and challenges, to step out of their comfort zone and embark on stimulating projects. He also advises them to seek out mentors, leverage their networks and trust the knowledge and skills they have acquired at ESA.
