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
Hydrogen: hope, hype and thermodynamics with Paul Martin
Is the hydrogen economy more hype than hope?
Navigating the Tanker Market with Richard Matthews
What drives the tanker market? What are the short- and long-term impacts of the pandemic?
Crude Oil Trading: The hottest seat in the energy transition with Kurt Chapman
As we embark on energy transition, oil trading will not only become more crucial but more lucrative.
The Power of Biogas with John Rose
Joining us to discuss is John Rose, Chief Commercial Officer for Asset Finance Partners.
The Not-So Super-Cycle with Ivo Sarjanovic
Are we truly in a commodity super-cycle?
Sourcing renewable power: buy, build or invest with Toby Stanway
Across the developed world, companies face the pressure to decarbonize by 2030.
The Market for Carbon with Ariel Perez
Is carbon the ultimate commodity and is it mispriced?
Special Episode: Is the tanker market on the road to recovery? A Reuters Events Webinar
Paul Chapman moderated a Reuters webinar on the state of the crude and products freight market.
Abu Dhabi: the next global commodities hub with Mark Cutis
Our guest is Mark Cutis, CEO of ADGM authority, the body responsible for Abu Dhabi’s growth as a commodity powerhouse.
Abu Dhabi: the next global commodities hub with Mark Cutis
The launch of the Murban Crude Oil Futures, Abu Dhabi has signaled more than a wish to price its own oil production.
The New Merchants of Grain with Jonathan Kingsman
What differentiates agri trading from the other commodities?
Betting on biofuels: a bridge to the future with Walter Cronin
Will renewable diesel overcome rising feedstock prices and the food for fuel debate?
Trading Green Ammonia with Christophe Savi
Is ammonia a real contender in the energy transition?
Energy Transition and Geopolitics with Daniel Yergin
Will battery metals become the crucial natural resource?
Blockchain, Tokenization & Commodities Trading with Clint Nelsen
Blockchain has the power to revolutionize commodity trading by lowering transaction costs and boosting liquidity.
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