Javier Blas

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Opinion Columnist at Bloomberg LP

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Javier Blas is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist with over 25 years of experience covering international economics, energy, and commodities. Educated at the University of Sheffield and University of Navarra, he has reported from over 75 countries and previously held editor roles at the Financial Times, where he founded the FT Commodities Global Summit.

Outside of his direct reporting, Javier is a noted author, having co-written the best-selling book "The World for Sale, " which delves into the secretive world of commodity traders. He is also a self-described "olive oil aficionado, " a passion that connects his professional interests in commodities with a personal appreciation for fine foods.

He co-authored the book "The World for Sale, " a landmark account of the powerful and secretive traders who control the worlds resources.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Hard To Convince

Judgemental

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Global Energy Markets
As a columnist and former chief energy correspondent, he provides in-depth analysis on oil, gas, and coal, often focusing on geopolitical hotspots like Libya, Iran, and Venezuela.
Commodities Trading
Co-authored the book "The World for Sale" on this subject and founded the FT Commodities Global Summit, demonstrating deep expertise in the industry's key players and business models.
Geopolitics of Resources
His reporting and columns consistently explore the intersection of natural resources, global politics, and market dynamics, from Africa to the Middle East.

Media Appearances

Javier has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Opinion Columnist at Bloomberg LP
3-2015 - 2-2022
Chief Energy Correspondent at Bloomberg LP
8-2013 - 1-2015
Africa Editor at Financial Times
8-2010 - 7-2013
Commodities Editor at Financial Times
7-2007 - 7-2010
Commodities Correspondent at Financial Times

Education

1998 - 1999
Politics from The University of Sheffield
1996 - 1999
Periodismo from University of Navarra

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Exp : 26 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Opinion Columnist at Bloomberg LP
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Insights For Selling To Javier

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Javier is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Javier

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Javier move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Javier take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Javier

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