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How Will the Resurgence of the Coal Sector Affect its Talent?
HC Insider explores the resurgence of coal demand and the impact on participant's teams and recruitment strategies.
In Conversation With….Vineet Kohli, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation RtM
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Latest Insights
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2022 Annual Review: A Volatile World
Our 2022 Annual Review explores the latest notable people moves and how market trends are reshaping talent demand.
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The Impact of the War in Ukraine on Company Relocations and Talent Needs
The global trading map and locations have undergone drastic changes since the Ukraine-Russia war.
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Celebrating 20 years of HC Group
HC Group celebrates 20 years of providing executive search services to the international energy and commodities markets.
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Fuelling the Future: Decarbonising Aviation with SAF
Jonathan Wood, VP EMEA, Renewable Aviation, talks about Neste’s vision for SAF and the talent required to achieve it.
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Leading the Emergence of the Next Cohort of Sustainability Executives
The imperative for businesses to meet their ESG targets means there is no one-size-fits-all solution. HC Group explores.
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Emerging commodity trading trends in the UAE: A HC Group perspective
We speak to Victoria Todd, Director and Head of MENA at HC Group to learn about the entity’s presence in the UAE.
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Alternative Finance in Commodities: “There is demand for everything from fertilizers to metals”
Demand for commodity trade finance is rising. Peter Ryan, MD at private credit provider Goba Capital, explores further.
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Q3 2022 Market Review: Energy Crisis, Capturing Value and Talent
Discover the latest notable people moves and talent market trends in HC Group's Q3 2022 Market Review.
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Digitalization in Animal Feed: “Ask yourself what technology will be there in five years’ time”
Mike Bedford, Research Director at AB Vista, explores digitalization in the animal feed industry.
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Leveling the playing field for women in recruitment
We speak to Rina Kaciu, Senior Associate at HC Group, about her experience on the Level Up program.
Insights
American Business Women’s Day celebrates 40th anniversary
For American Business Women’s Day, we highlight the conversations we have had with women business leaders in the US.
Insights
Mounting Cybersecurity Threats Force Talent and Organizational Rethink
As cyberattacks increase, HC Insider explores how recruiters are challenged by the global shortage in cyber talent.
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Interview with Simon Hodgkinson, bp’s former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Simon Hodgkinson, bp’s former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) discusses the growing shortage in cyber talent.
Insights
Singapore Celebrates 57th National Day
To celebrate Singapore’s 57th birthday, we look back at our insights focusing on commodity market trends in the region.
Latest HC Insider Podcasts
Podcast
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.
Podcast
Margin, Volatility & Supply in Retail Fuel with Doug Haugh: Part 1
Doug Haugh explores the challenges facing the retail fuel space.
Podcast
The Power of Waves with Jan Skjoldhammer
The ocean is the world’s largest battery, charged by the sun and the wind year round.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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’.
Podcast
Nuclear Power and the Energy Crisis with Mycle Schneider
Returning to the show to discuss all things nuclear in 2022 is Mycle Schneider.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
Unlocking Titanium with Taso Arima
Here to discuss Titanium and its potential is Anastasios Arima, co-founder and CEO of IperionX.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
Investing in Food and Ag Tech with Lindsay McCorkle
We discuss the world of food and ag tech.
Latest Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation With
In Conversation With… Gina Fyffe, CEO of Integra Petrochemicals
“You’ve got to take your ego out of the equation”
In Conversation With
In Conversation With... Lee Pak Sing, Assistant Chief Executive of Enterprise Singapore
Pak Sing talks to HC, about the fresh strategy he and his team have adopted to preserve Singapore’s global standing
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Surendra Patawari
Damian Stewart speaks to Surendra Patawari, founder of Gemini Corp
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Béatrice Bigois
Damian Stewart speaks to Béatrice Bigois, Chief Executive, EDF Trading
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Catherine Newman
Damian Stewart speaks to Catherine Newman, Chief Executive, Limejump
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Cem Saral
Damian Stewart speaks to Cem Saral, Group Chief Executive, Cockett Marine Oil
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Ioannis Martinos
Damian Stewart speaks to Ioannis Martinos, Chief Executive, Signal Group
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Matthew Chamberlain
Damian Stewart speaks to Matthew Chamberlain, Chief Executive, London Metal Exchange
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Domenico De Luca
Damian Stewart speaks to Domenico De Luca, CEO Axpo Solutions; Head of Trading & Sales, AXPO GROUP
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Edouard Neviaski
Damian Stewart speaks to Edouard Neviaski, CEO, Global Energy Management, ENGIE
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Frédéric Barnaud
Damian Stewart speaks to Frédéric Barnaud, Group Chief Executive Officer, Pavilion Energy
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Mark Garrett
Damian Stewart speaks to Mark Garrett, CEO, Marquard & Bahls
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Helle Østergaard Kristiansen
Damian Stewart speaks to Helle Østergaard Kristiansen, CEO, Danske Commodities
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Martin Fraenkel
Damian Stewart speaks to Martin Fraenkel, President, S&P Global Platts
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Torbjörn Törnqvist
Damian Stewart speaks to Torbjörn Törnqvist, Chairman and CEO, Gunvor Group