Insights
The Evolving Role of Chief Sustainability Officers: “A CSO is a catalyst for change”
We speak to Prabodha Acharya, the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of JSW Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates.
In Conversation With… Georges Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ
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Women in Energy: Why Greater Diversity is Essential for the Sector
For International Women’s Day, HC Group discussed the importance of female leadership in the energy sector.
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Simon Collins, Director and Chairperson at HC Group: “My role is to create balance and guidance to the board.”
HC Insider speaks to Simon Collins, Director and Chairperson at HC Group.
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How Can Alternative Protein Companies Attract and Retain the Right Talent?
Alex Coghlan, Portfolio Director at HC Group, explores talent trends at the Future of Protein Production Summit.
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Market Volatility to Drive Demand for Proprietary Agricultural Traders in 2023
We explore the demand for proprietary agriculture traders amidst market volatility and geopolitical instability.
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Upgrading Energy and Commodity Trading Execution Platforms: Avoiding Pitfalls and Leveraging Talent
HC Insider explores why participants must constantly improve the performance of their Execution Trading Platform (ETP).
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Japan’s Electricity Reforms Spark Increased Derivatives and Trading Talent Demand
Ongoing reforms in Japan’s electricity market are offering new opportunities for traders. HC Insider explores.
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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.
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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.
Latest HC Insider Podcasts
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
The LME Nickel Crisis with Jack Farchy
Jack Farchy, Senior Correspondent for Commodities at Bloomberg, takes us through the LME nickel trading halt.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
Oil Supply & Demand in 2030 with Joel Couse
Our guest is Joel Couse, Special Advisor - Energy Markets and Security at the IEA.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
The Price of Time with Edward Chancellor
Financial journalist Edward Chancellor joins us to discuss interest rates and the impact on the commodities sector.
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’.
Latest Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation With
In Conversation With… Georges Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ
Georges Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ (Methane Intelligence) talks to Fatima Sadouki, Senior Writer for HC Group.
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