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
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.
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.
The Super-Cycle Meets Interest Rates with Jeff Currie
What is happening to the Super-Cycle? Jeff Currie talks about the past six months and what the future might hold.
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.
Investing in Food and Ag Tech with Lindsay McCorkle
We discuss the world of food and ag tech.
Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green with Henry Sanderson
The Lithium-Ion battery is central to energy transition.
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?
Surviving the Anthropocene: climate change and humanity’s response with Dominic Boyer
Is humanity capable of addressing it whether through mitigation and adaptation?
The CFTC with Commissioner Summer Mersinger
What are the challenges it faces triggered by energy transition and digitization (and digital assets)?
The Rise of Alternative Financing in Commodities
Many traditional financiers have scaled back their capabilities or exited the space altogether.
Freeing Energy with Bill Nussey
This is the biggest opportunity since the development of the combustion engine for the energy & commodities sector.
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Tram Pham
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Edward Carter
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Richard Lee
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William White
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Damian Stewart
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