Leadership Team
About
Meet the members of our global leadership team

Our leadership team has an ambitious vision and a strong track record of performance.
As leading experts in commodities executive search, our global consulting team work collaboratively to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. Our commitment extends to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of our clients through our comprehensive talent advisory services.
About HC Group

Simon Collins - Director and Chairperson
Simon has been in the commodities business for over 25 years. Latterly, he sat on Trafigura’s Management Board, taking responsibility for the group’s Metals & Minerals business. He is now an entrepreneur, investing in commodities & technology.

Damian Stewart - Managing Partner
Damian Stewart is Managing Partner and co-head of HC Group. He joined HC in London in 2004 before launching the company’s Asia platform in Singapore in 2008. He now oversees HC Group's commercial operations across the EMEA and Asia regions.

Paul Chapman - Managing Partner
Paul Chapman is Managing Partner and Co-Head of HC Group. Paul joined HC in 2004 in the London Office. In 2007 he launched HC’s Americas offering, basing himself in Houston - where he lives with his family.

Maria Vavoulas - Chief Operating Officer
Maria joined HC Group as COO in 2021 and is responsible for all core operations, finance, sales support and functional support of HC Group globally.