
Brian Montague
Chief Operating Officer | Chief Liaison Officer
Brian Montague, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area in California, began his career in Hollywood as an event manager in the movie industry. He later transitioned into corporate America, where he established himself as a leading figure in the commodity trade between Ukraine, Russia, Asia, and Africa. Brian has successfully managed physical assets in Ukraine and brokered trade deals for various commodities, like edible oil, food grains, precious metals, and petroleum products.
His efforts have captured a 20% market share for the Sanson Group in North Africa and Asia for his clients.
Currently, Brian serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Sanson Group. At Sanson, he specializes in consumable commodities such as wheat, sunflower oil, sunflower seed cake (animal feed) from Ukraine, and mineral extracts from Europe and North Africa.
Over the last eight years, Brian’s work in Ukraine has enabled him to develop substantial contacts and friendships in prominent places, facilitating successful and smooth business operations. His extensive network bridges the often complex yet simple world of Eastern European business mindsets with those of Sanson Group and its clients.
As the Chief Liaising Officer (CLO) for Sanson Group, Brian’s humble and respectful approach has earned him a trusted network of partners worldwide, helping to bring diverse business cultures together for success and prosperity.