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Explore our insights on the issues that matter most to the global commodity industry, listen to the latest episodes of our HC Insider podcast, read our exclusive interviews with CEOs as part of our In Conversation With series, and much more. If you have any feedback or content ideas please contact hcinsider@hcgroup.global.
Latest Insights
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Talent Shortage in the Fertilizer Industry: The Need for Succession Planning
HC Insider delves into the pressing demand for skilled professionals in the fertilizer market.
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Are commodities markets back to normal?
Are commodities markets back to normal? Our Q3 Market Review finds plenty of evidence of change.
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Q3 Talent Trends and People Moves: Our Latest Market Review
Are commodities markets back to normal? Our Q3 Market Review finds plenty of evidence of change.
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Flow and Mindfulness in the Workplace
With wellbeing a priority for employers, HC Group is playing its part through its partnership with Wellnest Retreats.
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‘Fuelling the Future’ Series: Sustainable Marine Fuels Talent – Key Hiring Trends
Demand for talent in sustainable marine fuels rises as the shipping industry tries to reduce its environmental impact.
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Unveiling Strategies Amidst Fierce Competition for Algo Trading Talent in European Energy Markets
Surging demand for algo trading talent in European energy markets, driven by hedge funds and evolving strategies.
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Developing new offshore wind projects in Japan: “It is important to learn to influence and negotiate with other stakeholders”
Shinichi Kato, CEO of Progression Energy Japan, talks market prospects and skills in renewables.
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Trading Houses and Auto Giants Compete for Talent in the Growing Lithium-ion Battery Market
The lithium-ion battery market booms due to electrification, but talent scarcity is a challenge.
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Thriving in a Fragmented World: HC Group’s Q2 2023 Market Review Highlights 'Blocatization' and Commodities Talent
Unlock insights into the energy and commodities markets and notable talent moves in our Q2 2023 Market Review.
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The Evolving Role of Chief Sustainability Officers: “There is not enough time. We need action and ambition.”
Here is the second instalment of our series dissecting the variety of CSO profiles.
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European Offshore Wind Sector Sees Increase in Demand for Talent
Kenneth Simonsen explores the obstacles confronting the offshore wind industry.
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Animal Nutrition: Sustainability, Digitalization, and Bridging the Generational Gap
How can the animal nutrition sector meet consumer demands for healthy, safe food sustainably?
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Soaring Compliance Demand Reveals Severe Talent Shortage
Heightened regulatory scrutiny and international sanctions create soaring compliance demand.
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Q1 2023 Market Review – Commodities and Interest Rates: Tracking the Untrackable
Q1 2023 Market Review – Commodities and Interest Rates: Tracking the Untrackable
Latest HC Insider Podcasts
Podcast
Who Prices Lithium? With Simon Moores and Caspar Rawles
Our guests this episode are Simons Moores, CEO, and Caspar Rawles, Chief Data Officer, Benchmark Minerals Intelligence.
Podcast
The Fund: Ray Dalio & Bridgewater Associates with Rob Copeland
Our guest is New York Times journalist and author, Rob Copeland.
Podcast
Renewables: The Imperative for Discipline with Julie McLaughlin & Elizaveta Malashenko
Our guests are Julie McLaughlin and Elizaveta of Alvarez & Marsal.
Podcast
The Evolution of the CTRM with Sameer Soleja
Our guest is Sameer Soleja, CEO of Molecule, one of the most modern, cloud-based CTRM.
Podcast
The Dark Cloud: The hidden costs of a digital world with Guillaume Pitron
Our guest is investigative journalist and author, Guillaume Pitron.
Podcast
Renewables, Natural Gas and Nukes with Adam Rozencwajg
Our guest is Adam Rozencwajg, Managing Partner of Natural Resource investor Goehring and Rozencwajg
Podcast
The Lithium Triangle with Gabriel Rubacha and Taj Singh
Our guests are Gabriel Rubacha, CEO at NOA Lithium Brines, and Taj Singh, President & CEO at Gold Line Resources.
Podcast
Solving Gray Hydrogen with Chad Mason
Our guest is Chad Mason, CEO and founder of Advanced Ionics.
Podcast
The Cotton Market with Crawford Tatum
Our guest is Crawford Tatum, Director of Economic Research & Market Risk at the Staple Cotton Cooperative Association.
Podcast
Co-Locating Energy Storage & Renewables with Brian Knowles
Our guest is Brian Knowles, Director of Energy Storage and Flexibility at Pexapark.
Podcast
Who Really Prices Oil? A HC Insider Podcast Live Event hosted by Onyx Capital
Our guests are Kurt Chapman, Saad Rahim, Tor Svelland, Savvas Manoussos and Greg Newman.
Podcast
Taiwan’s Energy Security Challenge
Our guest is energy journalist and Taiwan expert Angelica Oung, Founding Editor at Taiwan Offshore Wind Unredacted.
Podcast
Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise & Staggering Fall with Zeke Faux
Our guest is Zeke Faux, an investigative reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg News.
Podcast
Chip War: How semiconductors became the new oil with Chris Miller
Our guest is Chris Miller, author of "Chip War: The Struggle for the World's Most Vital Technology".
Podcast
Commodity Supply Chain Challenges with Anton Posner
Our guest is Anton Posner, Founder and CEO of the Mercury Group
Latest Leadership Thoughts
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Yuki Ghantous, Japan Country President at BHP
Meet our Diversity Champion: Yuki Ghantous, Japan Country President at BHP
Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation With…Jonathan Perkins, CEO of Mabanaft
Jonathan Perkins, CEO of Mabanaft speaks to Anoush Kefayati
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Salam Safi, Vice President Human Resources at Darling Ingredients
Meet our Diversity Champion: Salam Safi, Vice President Human Resources at Darling Ingredients
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Ephi Banaynal dela Cruz, Co-founder and CEO, Context Nature, and Chair Emeritus Steering Committee for Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)
Meet our Diversity Champion: Ephi Banaynal dela Cruz, Co-founder and CEO, Context Nature
Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation With… Savvas Manousos, Executive Vice President and Head of Trading at Spain’s Cepsa
Savvas Manousos, Executive Vice President and Head of Trading at Spain’s Cepsa talks to Anoush Kefayati
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Renata Costa Zingre, Managing Director, Iron Ore Sales Europe and North America at Vale
Meet our Diversity Champion: Renata Costa Zingre, Managing Director, Iron Ore Sales Europe and North America at Vale
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Julie McLaughlin, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal
Meet our Diversity Champion: Julie McLaughlin, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Christie Chavis, Vice President Animal Nutrition and Health Performance Solutions at DSM
Meet our Diversity Champion: Christie Chavis, Vice President Animal Nutrition and Health Performance Solutions at DSM
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Abigail Storms, Senior Vice President Global, Sweeteners & Fibers at Tate & Lyle
Meet our Diversity Champion: Abigail Storms, Senior Vice President Global, Sweeteners & Fibers at Tate & Lyle
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Sheryl Wallace, President, North America Grain, at Cargill
Meet our Diversity Champion: Sheryl Wallace, President, North America Grain, at Cargill.
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Andrea Cornwell, Head of Marketing and Sustainability Lead at Peak Rare Earths
Meet our Diversity Champion: Andrea Cornwell, Head of Marketing and Sustainability Lead at Peak Rare Earths.
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.
Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation With….Vineet Kohli, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation RtM
Damian Stewart, Managing Partner at HC Group, talks to Vineet Kohli, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation RtM
Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation With…. Adrian Enright, CEO of carbon offset provider TEM
“After every COP there is progress, however big or small.”
Leadership Thoughts
Diversity Champion: Jaime Goehner, Commercial Manager at ADM
Meet our Diversity Champion: Jaime Goehner, Commercial Leader at ADM