Maria Elizalde

Maria Elizalde has extensive experience in finance and accounting, with a current role as Trade Controller at Gunvor Group Ltd since February 2017, after serving as Assistant Controller and Accounting Manager. Prior to this, Maria held the position of North America Account Receivable/Account Payable Manager at Mercuria Energy Trading S.A., where responsibilities included overseeing outsourcing teams and cash settlements for traded commodities. Maria's career includes significant roles at Paradigm, SCP Poolcorp, Makro Importers, and John Crane, where expertise in accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis was developed. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility and multiple Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Accounting and Finance.