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Attracting the Next Generation of Commodities Talent - Q2 Market Review
HC Group's Managing Partner explains how commodities organisations can find the next generation of commodities talent.
Diversity Champion: Novera Khan, Founder and CEO of EmBER Advisory LLC and co-founder of HC Group’s Thought Partners
Commodities Diversity Champion
Talent Insights
HC Group's latest talent insights on the global commodities industry.
Explore our insights on the talent trends that matter most to the global commodities sector.
Listen to the latest episodes of the HC Commodities Podcast; read our exclusive interviews with Commodities CEOs about their inspiring career journeys - and more.
Latest Articles
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Rising Demand for Freight Derivatives and Analytics Talent
Explore rising demand and talent gaps in freight derivatives trading amid soaring physical freight prices.
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Why Switzerland is a Hub for Commodities Talent
Switzerland is a hub for commodities trading talent. From time zones to taxation, we explore the nation's appeal.
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Rising Demand for Commodity Procurement Talent at Food Manufacturers
Explore why Chief Procurement Officers are prioritizing the development of team skills and talent over cost savings.
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FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements: Talent Implications for Energy and Commodities
The US Federal Trade Commission has banned noncompete agreements. How will commodities companies and talent be impacted?
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Dry Freight Talent Trends: Navigating Complexity and Consolidation
Dry freight is a key source of risk and opportunity for traders and charterers. What is the impact on talent?
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"An Extraordinary Network" - Reflections on Switzerland's Commodities Trading Future
The HC Insider Podcast recently visited Geneva to debate the future of Switzerland as a commodities trading hub.
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Changing Talent Demand: Explore HC Group's Market Review, Q1 2024
Access our quarterly Market Review of global commodities search trends. Explore our talent data visualization.
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Navigating Agri-foodtech: Strategies in a Changing Talent Landscape
HC Group's Takeaways from Agri Tech & Food Tech Conferences in 2024
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Workplace Wellness: How to Improve Your Nutrition
Dr Julien Louis, nutritionist at Wellnest Retreats, explains how commodities professionals can achieve a healthy diet.
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The Centrality of Talent
Paul Chapman emphasizes the importance of talent as commodity organizations sought talent amid uncertainty in 2023.
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The Commodities Talent World in 2023 and 2024
We explore how global commodities markets shaped recruitment in 2023 and offer talent forecasts for 2024.
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Finance 2.0: Organisations seek finance professionals to be true business partners
Research by HC Insider has found significant demand for business-critical roles, from accountancy to FP&A.
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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.
Latest HC Commodities Podcasts
Podcast
Punishing Putin with Stephanie Baker
Our guest is Stephanie Baker, Russia expert and veteran Bloomberg investigative journalist.
Podcast
US Natural Gas Trading in a Global Market: Live Event Hosted by Six One Commodities
Over the next two years, the US is set to export some 12bcf/d extra of LNG. What does this mean for the US market?
Podcast
Shale 4.0 with Matthew Bernstein
Our guest is Matthew Bernstein, Manager of Shale Analytics at Rystad Energy, independent energy data and analytics firm.
Podcast
Coffee with Charlie Stephens
Our guest is Charlie Stephens, President of Amarella Café, an independent speciality coffee trader in the Americas.
Podcast
Strategy and AI with Dr. Seth Dobrin
Our guest is Dr. Seth Dobrin, CEO of Qantm AI and former Global Chief AI Officer at IBM.
Podcast
Where Are Oil Prices Headed? With Aldo Spanjer
Our guest is Aldo Spanjer, Senior Commodity Strategist at BNP Paribas.
Podcast
The Brazilian Power Market with Adriana Waltrick
Our guest is Adriana Waltrick, CEO of SPIC, the fifth largest power generation company in Brazil.
Podcast
Regime Change in European Power and Gas Markets
Our guests are Senior Commodities Strategists, Aldo Spanjer and James Huckstepp from BNP Paribas.
Podcast
Compliance & Enforcement in the Commodities Sector with Gerben Schreurs and Barry Vitou
Our guests are Gerben Schreurs, Partner at Forensic Risk Alliance and Barry Vitou, Partner at HFW.
Podcast
Commodity Professionals: The People Behind the Trade with Jonathan Kingsman
Our guest is Jonathan Kingsman - author, blogger and agri trade expert.
Podcast
The Complexity in the Energy Transition with Marco Raugei
Our guest is Marco Raugei, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Oxford Brooks University, specialising in energy systems.
Podcast
The Super Charged Capex Cycle with Jeff Currie
Our guest is Jeff Currie, Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways at Carlyle, formerly at Goldman Sachs.
Podcast
Data Centers: engines of change in power markets with Eugene McGrane
Our guest this episode is Eugene McGrane, Executive Managing Director at Cushman Wakefield.
Podcast
Commodities in Portfolio Construction with Hussein Allidina
Our guest is Hussein Allidina, Managing Director and Head of Commodities at Toronto Dominion Asset Management.
Podcast
Hedging with Samuel Basi
Our guest this episode is Samuel Basi, founder and CEO of Perfectly Hedged LLC.
Latest Leadership Thoughts
Leadership Thoughts
Brian Rusch: The Need to Define Risk and Middle Office Roles in Commodities
Energy Trading Risk Manager Brian Rusch explains why formalising risk and middle office roles is essential.
Leadership Thoughts
India’s Power, Renewables, and Carbon Markets: Talent Challenges and Solutions
Ashwani Dudeja from ACME Group discusses India's energy sector transformation, policy environment and talent landscape.
Leadership Thoughts
Navigating Changing Commodities Talent Demand
The energy transition and digitization is reshaping commodity trading, demanding new talent amidst scarcity.
Leadership Thoughts
Oil and Gas Companies Should Come Clean
Vikas Mittal and Sonam Singh argue that oil and gas companies need to clarify their sustainability strategies.
Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation with Savvas Manousos, Co-Founder, HC Thought Partners
The respected energy trading leader and founding HC Thought Partner reflects on his time at Spain's Cepsa
Leadership Thoughts
In Conversation With…Jonathan Perkins, CEO of Mabanaft
Jonathan Perkins, CEO of Mabanaft speaks to Anoush Kefayati
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
Hanan Bakr, ESG banking expert: “Cooperation cannot be successful if companies or governments are not clear on ESG standards”
Diversity needs to be taken seriously enough to address inclusion and belonging.
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
Leadership Thoughts
Tania Songini, Non-Executive Director and Consultant
Songini believes her multicultural upbringing was an important contributing factor in forging her successful career.
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Béatrice Bigois
Damian Stewart speaks to Béatrice Bigois, Chief Executive, EDF Trading
