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
The Energetic Problem with the Energy Transition with Adam Rozencwajg
Our guest is Adam Rozencwajg, Managing Partner at Goehring & Rozencwajg, a commodities and natural resources fund.
A Journey in Commodities with Paul Posoli
We speak to Paul Posoli, Founder and President of CareerSpring, about his 20 years in the energy sector.
The LME Nickel Crisis with Jack Farchy
Jack Farchy, Senior Correspondent for Commodities at Bloomberg, takes us through the LME nickel trading halt.
The History of a Scandal: Metallgesellschaft Revisited with Kevin O’Reilly
Kevin O’Reilly, commodities investment banker & commodity markets theorist, explores the downfall of Metallgesellschaft.
Tantalum… a story of insatiable demand with Hadley Natus
Our guest Hadley Natus, Chairman of Tantalex and CEO of Afrimet, provides an insiders view on the Tantalum trade.
Oil Supply & Demand in 2030 with Joel Couse
Our guest is Joel Couse, Special Advisor - Energy Markets and Security at the IEA.
The Case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Steve Mawer
Steve Mawer, Chairman of Calumet and its Montana Renewables subsidiary explores the case for sustainable fuel.
The Price of Time with Edward Chancellor
Financial journalist Edward Chancellor joins us to discuss interest rates and the impact on the commodities sector.
Margin, Volatility & Supply in Retail Fuel with Doug Haugh: Part 2 – The Last Pump in Town
In part 2, we examine how the retail fuel world will manage the next decade and the transition to EVs.
Margin, Volatility & Supply in Retail Fuel with Doug Haugh: Part 1
Doug Haugh explores the challenges facing the retail fuel space.
The Power of Waves with Jan Skjoldhammer
The ocean is the world’s largest battery, charged by the sun and the wind year round.
Oil and Gas Markets in 2023 with Paul Horsnell
In this episode we are joined by Paul Horsnell, Global Head of Commodities Research at Standard Chartered.
The Fate of Rome: climate, disease and the end of an empire with Kyle Harper (Christmas Special)
We welcome Kyle Harper, G.T. and Libby Blankenship from the The University of Oklahama.
Insects & Commodities with Charlie Drew
Here to talk all things insects from farming to investing is Charlie Drew, Co-Founder and COO of Swarm Technology.
Investing in an Era of Climate Change with Bruce Usher
Our guest is Bruce Usher, author of the recently published book “Investing in the Era of Climate Change’.
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