Andrew Watson
Andrew joined HC Group in 2015 and is responsible for managing Latin America.
Andrew has spent a significant amount of time working in Brazil, Mexico and other countries in the region. Originally from California, Andrew graduated from the University of Southern California in International Relations, and further studied Business Administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas in Brazil. Andrew established HC Group's Brazilian office in 2019 and manages a multi-lingual local team covering the full commodity value chains across the region.
Commodities markets play an important role for many economies across Latin America and I enjoy working for organisations that support economic growth and prosperity across the region
Area of Focus
Related HC Insider
Metals in Transition: Copper, Aluminum and Steel with Charlie Durant & Sarah Macnaughton
Following LME week and COP27, we are checking in on the metals market. In particular, copper, aluminum and steel.
In Conversation With….Vineet Kohli, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation RtM
Damian Stewart, Managing Partner at HC Group, talks to Vineet Kohli, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation RtM
Emerging commodity trading trends in the UAE: A HC Group perspective
We speak to Victoria Todd, Director and Head of MENA at HC Group to learn about the entity’s presence in the UAE.
Unlocking Titanium with Taso Arima
Here to discuss Titanium and its potential is Anastasios Arima, co-founder and CEO of IperionX.
The Future of Gas Stations with Dan Munford
Our guest is Dan Munford, Founder & CEO, of Global Insight – a convenience store and roadside retailer consultancy.
LNG: The New Marginal Fuel with Tamir Druz
Our guest is Tamir Druz, Managing Director of Capra Energy, an LNG and Natural Gas Training and Data Provider.
Alternative Finance in Commodities: “There is demand for everything from fertilizers to metals”
Demand for commodity trade finance is rising. Peter Ryan, MD at private credit provider Goba Capital, explores further.
In Conversation With…. Adrian Enright, CEO of carbon offset provider TEM
“After every COP there is progress, however big or small.”
Diversity Champion: Jaime Goehner, Commercial Manager at ADM
Jaime Goehner, Commercial Leader at ADM shares her career journey and why she champions diversity in the workplace.
Managing Volatility in the Meat Industry with Christie Chavis
We take a look at the Meat Industry and the ag and animal nutrition sector that underpins it.
Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green with Henry Sanderson
The Lithium-Ion battery is central to energy transition.
Digitalization in Animal Feed: “Ask yourself what technology will be there in five years’ time”
Mike Bedford, Research Director at AB Vista, explores digitalization in the animal feed industry.
Lithium: The New Oil with Lukasz Bednarski
What is the future of the Lithium market?
Solar Flares (and how I learned to stop worrying about the bomb) with Edl Schamiloglu
Solar flares have swept the earth, creating nothing more than a planet wide lightshow for the human race.
Repurposing, Recycling & Trading Batteries with William Bergh & Eden Yates
Can and how are batteries recycled?
Related Consultants
Laura Berger
LondonLaura joined HC Group in 2021 and is a Director working within the Liquid Fuels and Chemicals practice in London.
Jamie Tranter
New YorkJamie first joined HC Group in 2009, before leaving in 2016 and returning in 2020 to manage the New York office.
Douglas Ferguson
SingaporeDouglas joined HC Group as a Director in 2019 to lead our APAC Liquid Fuels and Chemicals practice from Singapore.
Daniel Cordell
LondonDaniel joined HC in 2007 and is a Portfolio Director working within the Gas, Power and Renewables practice in London.
Heather Falgout
HoustonHeather joined HC Group in 2019 and works within the Agriculture and Nutrition practice in Houston.
Anoush Kefayati
LondonAnoush joined HC Group in 2013 and spearheads the Liquid Fuels and Chemicals practice in the EMEA region.
Rina Kaciu
LondonRina joined HC in November 2019 and is a Senior Associate working within the Metals and Minerals practice in London.
Victoria Todd
Abu DhabiVictoria joined HC Group in 2019 and works within the EMEA Liquid Fuels practice.
Alex Coghlan
HoustonAlex joined HC Group in 2013 and is the Director for the Agriculture and Nutrition practice, based in Houston.
David Baranowski
HoustonDavid is a Director overseeing the Corporate Functions and Gas, Power & Energy Transition practices in North America.
Amelia Chahal
SingaporeAmelia joined HC Group in 2018 and is a Senior Associate based in Singapore.
Andy Morrison
HoustonAndy joined HC Group in 2021 as an Director in the Gas, Power and Renewables practices in North America.
Brittany Rath
HoustonBrittany joined HC Group in 2021 and is a Senior Associate within the Agriculture and Nutrition practice in Houston.
Christine Tidey
LondonChrissie joined HC Group in 2021 and works within the Corporate Functions practice in London.
James Moody
LondonJames joined HC Group's Gas, Power and Renewables team as a graduate in 2021.
James Soo
SingaporeJames joined HC Group in 2021 as an Associate within the Liquid Fuels & Chemicals practice based in Singapore.
Jonathan Kimura
São PauloJonathan joined HC Group in 2021 and is focused on the commodities and natural resources in Brazil.
Joseph Kulbeth
HoustonJoseph joined HC Group in 2022 and works within the Liquid Fuels & Chemicals practice in Houston.
Josh Clayton
LondonJosh joined HC Group in 2021 as a Senior Associate and works within the Gas, Power and Renewables practice in London.
Lauren Jasicki
LondonLauren joined HC Group's Metals and Minerals team as a graduate in 2021.
Naz Ali
HoustonNaz joined HC Group in 2017 and works within the Corporate Functions practice in Houston.
Penelope Gerrard
LondonPenny joined HC Group in 2021 and works within the Corporate Functions practice in London.
Premesha McDonald (nee Motha)
SingaporePremesha joined HC Group in 2015 and is a Director working within the Metals and Minerals practice in Singapore.
Raúl Ceron
São PauloRaúl joined HC Group in 2019 and focuses on the commodity's natural resources market in South America.
Shanez Fernando
LondonShanez joined HC Group in 2020 and is an Associate working within the Liquid Fuels and Chemical practice in London.
Tram Pham
HoustonTram joined HC Group in 2021 as an Associate and works within the Functions Practice in Houston.
Zoe Zhou
SingaporeZoe Zhou joined HC Group in 2021 and is based in our Singapore office.
Edward Carter
LondonEdward Carter joined HC Group in 2014 and is the Head of Corporate Functions.
Farhan Janjua
HoustonFarhan joined HC Group in 2022 as a Senior Associate and is working within the Commodities Technology practice.
Marcos Tassote
São PauloMarcos joined HC Group in 2022 and is focused on the commodities and natural resources in Brazil.
Richard Lee
LondonRichard joined HC Group in 2020 and is the Director responsible for the Commodities Technology practice.
Mikari Kuga
SingaporeMikari joined HC Group as an Associate in 2022 and is based in Singapore.
William White
LondonWilliam joined HC Group in 2021 as an Associate and works within the Technology and Innovation practice in London.
Damian Stewart
LondonDamian Stewart is Managing Partner and co-head of HC Group.
Paul Chapman
HoustonPaul Chapman is Managing Partner and Co-Head of HC Group.