Hexagon Group AG is a leading global commodities trader, providing marketing, logistics and financial services to the fertilizer, chemical, and mining industries.
We have a strong global presence in key regions around the world, including Europe, North Africa, Asia and The Americas
About Us
Hexagon Group AG was established in Switzerland in 2018.
The company is owned by its managers and external investors. Our speciality lies in trading, marketing and logistics in the area of fertilizers, fertilizer raw materials, chemicals and energy products for a wide range of industries.
Christian Wendel
President
Christian Wendel
President
Extensive experience in the industry both as a trader and as a manager. Worked in Stockholm, Tampa, Zug, Zurich, Singapore, and most recently Houston. Held senior trading positions before becoming CEO of a commodities company and Member of the Board of a major trading firm. Latest position was CEO of a leading energy trading company. Chris has a Degree in Business and Economics from the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich.
Santiago Orol
CEO Western Hemisphere & Executive Vice President
Santiago Orol
CEO Western Hemisphere & Executive Vice President
Ample experience in commodities trading, working in Madrid, New York, Tampa FL, and Zurich. Santiago has held several positions in trading and management, eventually becoming Senior Vice President and member of the Executive Board of a trading firm. Most recently, he was Managing Director and member of the Executive Committee of a major energy trading company. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UC, Madrid, and MBA from IE Business School, Madrid.
Dag Von Appen
Entrepreneur and Board Member
Santiago – Chile
Dag Von Appen
Entrepreneur and Board Member
Santiago – Chile
Dag von Appen has a rich international career spanning several decades in various senior executive positions in well-known international shipping companies. An entrepreneur as well as Chairman and Board member of several Chilean and International companies in industries like maritime transportation, ports, logistics, health care, chemicals, marine insurance, and mining. Holds a degree in Economics from the Universidad de Chile and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Dr. Claus-Georg Nette
Group CFO
Dr. Claus-Georg Nette
Group CFO
Vast experience in finance, risk management, and administration in international trading companies. Served as CFO for a significant period at a global oil trader and tank storage provider. Previous assignments include roles in green coffee trading and agri trading. Acts as Non-Executive Director in various companies in Germany, Switzerland, and Singapore, including the Chairman position at a trading group. Law degrees from Hamburg University and New York University.
Hexagon expands into Poland with the establishment of Hexagon Polska Sp. z o.o.
Hexagon is pleased to announce the official opening of Hexagon Polska Sp. z o.o., effective 1 March 2026.
The launch follows the successful creation of Hexagon France and represents a further step in the Group’s continued European expansion.
The new Polish entity strengthens Hexagon’s presence in a key strategic fertilizer market. Poland’s strong economic fundamentals and central position in Europe provide an attractive platform for sustainable growth and for further reinforcing the Group’s solid footprint across European fertilizer markets.
Mathias Eisert has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Hexagon Polska and will lead the Company’s operations and strategic development in the region. His focus will be on building a strong local platform, fostering long-term partnerships, and creating synergies across Hexagon’s European operations to drive disciplined growth.
Contact details:
Hexagon Polska Sp. z o.o.
ul. Michała Kleofasa Ogińskiego 2
85-092 Bydgoszcz
Poland
Email: info@hexagonpolska.pl
Tel: +48 534 242 183
Welcome Piotr Gruszecki – Vice President Ammonia Trading
We are delighted to announce that Piotr Gruszecki has joined Hexagon Pine AG as Vice President Ammonia Trading.
Piotr brings over 16 years of experience in the fertilizer industry, having held senior roles at Ameropa and Trammo AG, where he specialized in fertilizer, raw material trading and product management.
His deep industry knowledge and strategic expertise will further strengthen Hexagon’s global ammonia trading activities and support our continued growth in this key market.
Please join us in giving Piotr a warm welcome to the Hexagon team!
Hexagon opens an office in China
We are pleased to announce that our youngest daughter company Qingdao Hexagon Fertilizers Co. Ltd. has opened its offices in the beautiful city of Qingdao in the Shandong province. The company is a 100% daughter company of Hexagon Fertilizers Asia Pte Ltd and shall represent Hexagon in the People’s Republic of China. We are happy and excited about this important milestone for our company and look forward to continue growing our presence in this important market.
Hexagon’s partnership with Enterprise Singapore
Hexagon continues to partner with Enterprise Singapore who is supporting start-up companies to accelerate their innovation journey. On July 31, the award ceremony of this year’s challenge took place where Hexagon has sponsored, as in previous years, the price money for the first place.
The key topic of the challenge that attracts participants from all over the world was sustainability, and it has been fascinating to see how innovative, diligent and professional these young companies were working towards solutions to make the world a better, cleaner, and healthier place. Hexagon is honoured to be part of this project and the company is looking forward to continuing this fruitful and pleasant co-operation with Enterprise Singapore in the coming years.
