About Us
We believe that a company is defined by its values. These are the foundation blocks of a great organisation and, at blink, we strive to deliver these core elements every day.
We’re not just focused on building a more effective market, we want to be the central, trusted service partner for the industry. And living by, and building on our values means that we’re growing our business in the right way - sustainably, fairly and to support you.
Blink team
By the industry, for the industry.
Our Values
Mission:
To take the complexity out of the global $500 billion seaborne bulk commodity trading market by enabling trust, providing transparency and by facilitating the operations behind the trades while respecting the privacy of stakeholders involved. Blink is built by industry veterans with the needs of the industry in mind.
Vision:
To become the world's leading and trusted digital one stop shop with the largest physical service network that connects and facilitates the execution and transactions between producers, consumers and traders of seaborne bulk commodity materials.
Walid Rhannou
CEO
Born in Morocco, Walid Rhannou is a visionary entrepreneur and industry leader with over 15 years of experience in bulk materials and heavy industries. He began his career in 2006 as a project manufacturing engineer. Throughout his journey, he held prominent roles such as capital investment manager, lead buyer, change leader, CFO, and CEO at companies like ArcelorMittal and Ciments De L'Afrique.
With an MBA from The University of Chicago and a Masters in Industrial Engineering from INSA Lyon, his passion for logistics and supply chain management became evident. In 2016, Walid founded CulturA, known for excellence in the cement industry supply chain, boasting 100% yearly growth. In 2022, he launched Blink, a comprehensive digital solution transforming bulk cargo trading and management, offering end-to-end supply chain services. Walid's career is a testament to his unwavering dedication to reshaping the industry landscape.
