Jun 24, 2025   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Barchart Expands Global Commodity Reach by Naming Simon Haslam as Vice President for EMEA and APAC

CHICAGO, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barchart, a leading provider of market data and technology solutions for the global commodity, financial and media sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Haslam as Vice President for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC).

In this new role, Haslam will represent Barchart across the EMEA and APAC regions, focusing on expanding adoption of Barchart's software and data solutions within the agricultural, soft commodities and food & beverage sectors. This includes key markets such as grains, oilseeds, coffee, sugar, other soft commodities and food/beverage inputs. His appointment marks a significant step forward in Barchart's global strategy to expand its presence and serve clients across global commodity brokerage, risk management and the entire supply chain.

"Simon brings decades of expertise and deep knowledge that align perfectly with our mission to deliver powerful data, tools and workflow solutions to commodity professionals around the world," said Mark Haraburda, CEO of Barchart. "With established leadership across North America and South America, Haslam's appointment strengthens our global presence and positions us to support our rapidly expanding international client base," added Haraburda.

This strategic appointment of Haslam reinforces Barchart's commitment to the global commodity industry by ensuring localized support and expertise in key regions. The expanded presence also helps Barchart scale its enterprise data, trading and decision support tools across new markets.

Key highlights of Barchart's global commodity solutions include:

    --  Global Market Coverage: real-time prices from 50+ exchanges covering
        futures & options, equites, and currencies
    --  In-depth Analysis: global physical commodity prices, options strategy
        tools, machine learning yield forecasts, streaming news coverage and
        more
    --  Risk management/trading access through 50+ FCMs
    --  Unparalleled access via cmdtyView desktop and mobile apps, Microsoft
        Excel (including web-based Office 365) and multiple APIs

"I'm thrilled to join Barchart and represent the company across the EMEA and APAC regions," said Simon Haslam. "With over three decades of experience in commodities and financial technology, including C-level leadership and global operational management since 1989, I'm confident we can build a truly integrated global structure across all areas of the organization. I look forward to working with market participants to deliver actionable insights, enhance risk management, and drive operational efficiency in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace," added Haslam.

For more information about Barchart's commodity solutions, please visit barchart.com/solutions.

About Barchart
Barchart is a leading provider of market data and services to the global financial, media, and commodity industries. Our diversified client base trusts Barchart's innovative Solutions across data, software, and technology to power their operation from front to back office, while our Media brands enable financial and commodity professionals to make decisions through web content, news, and publications. For more information, please visit www.barchart.com/solutions.

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