Paul Chapman
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.
Paul holds an MBA from Rice University and a bachelor's degree from University College London. Paul is the host of The HC Insider Podcast, a podcast focused on conversations relevant to the commodities community. He has also moderated several panels on topics within the commodities sector for global audiences.
Paul remains ever curious about the global commodities sector and is a passionate advocate for the people within it.
Areas of Focus
Latest HC Insider Podcasts
Europe’s Energy Crisis with Gerard Reid
Power prices have quadrupled, governments have scrambled to provide liquidity to markets and subsidize households.
What the SEC Climate-Related Disclosures mean with Julie McLaughlin
How will they affect the energy and commodities sector both in the US and globally?
Redlining Commodities with Jeff Currie
Jeff Currie, Global Head of Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs, returns to update us on the commodities super-cycle.
The Container Shipping Market with Peter Sand
The container shipping market, the lynchpin of global commerce, is in turmoil. Why the turmoil?
Disorderly markets, Margin Calls & Doom Loops with Javier Blas
The commodities markets and its traders face great challenges.
The Energy Crisis & Russia’s Invasion with Daniel Yergin
Was Russia’s invasion of Ukraine underpinned by the changing energy map?
Digitization Reshaping Commodities (Reuters Webinar special)
Can this tackle the liquidity challenges the industry faces?
The Voluntary Carbon Markets with Deanna Reitman
In this episode, we do a deep dive in to the world of voluntary carbon credits
How Carbon Will Disrupt Commodities Markets with Eric Rubenstein
Carbon will become a truly global commodity and every trader will need to know the market.
Hydrogen’s Future with Erik Rakhou
Low-carbon Hydrogen projects, policy support and predictions continue to dominate the news
Food: Demand, Inflation & the Agri Markets with Soren Schroder
Demand for food is growing, and changing, with population increases and demographic change.
The History & Future of Commodity Trading in Invesment Banks with Kevin O'Reilly
The majority of Investment Banks had scaled back or exited. Why?
Capital Markets & The Energy Transition with Arash Nazhad and Blake Best
How can investors navigate such a multi-pathed journey?
Surviving and Thriving Trading natural gas with Bill Perkins
What does it take to survive and thrive as a trader in the energy markets?
The Paradigm Shift in Mining with Roland Rechtsteiner
What will the miner of the future look like and what are the characteristics of the winners?
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Douglas Ferguson
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Daniel Cordell
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Heather Falgout
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Scott Reid
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Rina Kaciu
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Victoria Todd
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Alex Coghlan
HoustonAlex joined HC Group in 2013 and is the Director for the Agriculture and Nutrition practice, based in Houston.
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Andrew Watson
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David Baranowski
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Amelia Chahal
SingaporeAmelia joined HC Group in 2018 and is a Senior Associate based in Singapore.
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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.
Helen Chuong
HoustonHelen joined HC Group in 2021 as an Associate Consultant within the Metals & Minerals practice based in Houston, TX.
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.
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Jonathan Kimura
São PauloJonathan joined HC Group in 2021 and is focused on the commodities and natural resources in Brazil.
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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.
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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.
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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.
William White
LondonWilliam joined HC Group in 2021 as an Associate and works within the Technology and Innovation practice in London.
Damian Stewart
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