Danny van der Steeg

Global commercial leader and P&L owner with expertise in trade, finance, supply chain & risk management

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Strategic, growth-focused leader with a global track record in business development, risk management, and managing large portfolios. I specialize in leading high-performing commercial teams, building profitable, scalable operations, and navigating complex, volatile markets. Over 15 years of experience driving P&L performance, optimizing global supply chains, and developing market opportunities. Proven ability to manage risk in dynamic environments while delivering sustainable growth and operational excellence. Multilingual and entrepreneurial by nature - passionate about developing new markets, forging strategic partnerships and building sustainable businesses. Specialties: risk management, market expansion, P&L leadership, supply chain management, structured trade finance, business transformation, commodity trading.

Experience

  • Frey (Minneapolis, MN)
    • Director, Feed Ingredients Trading
      Mar 2026 - Mar 2026 · 1 mo

    • Senior Trade Manager
      Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 · 6 mos

  • Scoular (8 yrs 9 mos)
    • Trade Group Manager, Aqua Proteins, Fats & Oils | Global Trade & Distribution
      Jan 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Product Group Manager, Feed Ingredients | Global Trade & Distribution Asia-Pacific
      Feb 2022 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs

    • Product Group Manager, North America Trade | Feed Ingredients
      Feb 2019 - Feb 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Lansing Trade Group, LLC (Overland Park, Kansas, United States)
    • Senior Manager - Global Trade, Supply Chain & Business Development
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs

      Lansing was acquired The Andersons (from long-term affiliate and investor to wholly owned).

    • Trader - North America Feed, Grains & Oilseeds
      Mar 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Trader at Touton SA
    Nov 2009 - Feb 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Graduate Assistant, Department of Finance & Insurance at Ball State University - Miller College of Business
    Aug 2007 - May 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos