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European Offshore Wind Sector Sees Increase in Demand for Talent
Kenneth Simonsen explores the obstacles confronting the offshore wind industry.
In Conversation With… Georges Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ
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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
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HC Group Announces New Strategic Partner: Wellnest Retreats SA
We speak to Richard Evrard, co-Founder and CEO of Wellnest Retreats SA.
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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.
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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.
Latest HC Insider Podcasts
Podcast
Live HC Insider Podcast Event: Brent Crude Oil
On June 1st, in front of a live audience in London, we recorded a special live podcast to discuss the future of Brent.
Podcast
Commercial Real Estate, Rates & Renewables with Eugene McGrane
Our guest is Eugene McGrane, MD at the global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Podcast
Coal Trading with Hayn Park
Our guest is Hayn Park, Head of European Energy Trading at DRW and a veteran energy trader.
Podcast
Interest Rates & Commodities: Live HC Insider Podcast Event
In front of a live audience, our panel of leading thinkers discuss the impacts of rising interest rates on commodities.
Podcast
Commodities in a Deglobalizing World with Jeremy Shapiro
Our guest is Jeremy Shapiro, research director at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Podcast
Commodity Indexes with Tim Kramer, JC Kneale and Preston Peacock
We discuss the history, evolution, construction, uses, and potential future of commodity market indices.
Podcast
A View from the Top with Saad Rahim
Saad Rahim, Chief Economist of Trafigura, joins us to give an overview on the current state of the commodities markets.
Podcast
Powering Heavy Industry with Manoli Yannaghas
Our guest is Manoli Yannaghas, founder and CEO of Voltvision.
Podcast
The Energy Transition…delayed, with Mark Mills
Our guest is Mark Mills, author, investor, policy advisor and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
Podcast
Hedge Funds in Commodities with Tor Svelland
Our guest is Tor Svelland, commodity trader and founder of award-winning hedge fund Svelland Capital.
Podcast
The Pathways to Decarbonize Transportation with Michael Barnard
Our guest is Michael Barnard, decarbonization strategist, futurist and author..
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.
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