David Baranowski
David joined HC Group in 2008 and is a Director overseeing both the Corporate Functions and Gas, Power & Energy Transition practices in North America.
Based in Houston, but having initially joined HC Group in London, David has extensive expertise globally in assisting clients with a variety of strategic, functional and operational roles across the different commodity value chains.
I am most passionate about seeing the growth in people, both internally at HC Group and externally with our clients and candidates, and seeing the value they add to our sector.
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