Meet the Deepcore Team
Our experienced team combines decades of commodities expertise with cutting-edge technology

Arnaud Lorioz
CEO & Founder
Arnaud started his career as an FX & interest rates trader in the banking sector. He joined the sugar industry at the end of 2013 and took over an intertrade brokerage desk in the Brazilian, European, Indian, and Thai sugar markets. After a few years in the industry, he realized that sugar and many other commodities markets were extremely late in digitisation compared to other financial products and B2B business. The idea to create The Deepcore began in 2017 when he realized the growing demand for better and more efficient brokerage in the commodities sector and the number of problems traders were facing with their current solutions. Arnaud has a keen interest in new technology, digital platforms, big data, and quantitative analysis.

Fred Cox-Johnson
Managing Director Middle East
Sugar Broker
Fred started his career in wealth management at Barclays Bank in London. At the beginning of 2020 he chose to follow his interest in commodities and joined Czarnikow's operations team. In 2022 he was promoted to the raw sugar trading team where he dealt with raw sugar as well as other bulk products including wheat and soybeans. Following a spell at Sopex in London, dealing with white sugar, Fred joined The Deepcore in 2024 to support its international expansion and the opening of its Dubai office.

Ankit Kain
Director
Sugar Broker
Ankit is a versatile professional who has acquired significant experience in a wide array of corporate avenues like project management, business development and sales. He has a background in Engineering and a keen interest in commodities. Trading brought him to France, where he graduated with a master's degree from the ESCP Business School, London & Paris. He started his voyage in commodities with an internship as a Broker in Biofuels & Feedstocks with Greenea before embarking full time with The Deepcore.

Rémi Liebig
Quantitative Researcher
Rémi is a quantitative researcher specializing in commodities market analysis, financial modeling, and algorithmic trading strategies. He holds a double master's degree in Mathematics and Quantitative Finance from ESILV and Mälardalen University. His expertise spans Python-based modeling, diffusion models, and data-driven investment strategies. Rémi applies deep learning and statistical methods to enhance predictive analytics in commodities and financial markets.

Alexandre Zakhour
Data Business Developer
Alexandre Zakhour is a Data Business Developer Joined Deepcore in 2023 after a robust educational background. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the Lebanese American University in Beirut, followed by a master's degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Skema Business School in Paris. Alexandre has gained valuable experience mainly in the food commodities sector in multiple countries, including Lebanon, Gabon, and France. His professional journey has led him to join The Deepcore, where he has cultivated strong expertise in the commodities data.

Nicolas Gonzalez
Backend Developer - Data Analyst
Nicolas began his career as a Software Developer in Montreal, Quebec, specializing in web development with Ruby on Rails. Early in his journey, he became a valuable contributor to large companies in Advertising and E-commerce. Since joining Deepcore in 2024, Nicolas has pivoted his focus toward data-centric development, working on enhancing the platform's capabilities in processing and analyzing market data for online trading. His work involves handling complex datasets for quotations, collaborating closely with Data Business Developers, and utilizing data to support Sugar Brokers in making informed decisions.

Eduardo Nogueira
Brazil G&O Broker
Eduardo commenced his professional journey as a broker specializing in soybean and corn within the vibrant Brazilian agricultural sector. Having navigated the commodities landscape, Eduardo noticed a glaring gap in the digitization of markets, particularly within the grains sector. This realization, coupled with a growing demand for improved brokerage services, ignited the inspiration to join Deepcore to establish a more efficient and technologically advanced level of services In 2017, the foundation of Eduardo's venture was laid as he astutely grasped the significance and scarcity of cash data in the soybean and corn markets in Brazil. Acknowledging the challenges prevalent in traders' existing solutions, he embarked on a mission to gather and meticulously organize this valuable data. His experience and complementarity with the Deepcore team create an incredible synergy that will benefit all our clients.

Blaise Barré
CTO
Blaise Barre is a highly experienced full-stack web developer with a 15-year career, including seven years of successful entrepreneurship. His versatility is evident in collaborations with diverse sectors, including BNP Paribas in the financial domain. As a CTO, he has joined Deepcore, which is experiencing growth. His strategic vision and technical expertise have been instrumental in ensuring the company's stability and solidity.

Daria Yudakova
Digital Marketing
Daria is a digital marketing specialist passionate about AI-driven content creation and strategic communication. She combines creativity with analytical thinking, developing impactful campaigns and brand strategies for tech and data-focused companies. With experience across Europe and Asia, she has led marketing projects in the creative and tech industries, bringing a global perspective to The Deepcore's digital presence.