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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.
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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
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.
Podcast
Geographic Arbitrage with Michael Ferrari
Our guest is Michael Ferrari, Chief Scientific Officer & Chief Investment Officer at AlphaGeo.
Podcast
The Unstoppable, Exponential Energy Transition with Kingsmill Bond
Our guest is Kingsmill Bond, Senior Principal at the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI).
Podcast
Russian Sanctions with Sarah Hunt
Our guest is Sarah Hunt, commodity trade and sanctions specialist lawyer at HFW.
Podcast
The Japanese Power Market with Xavier Veillard
Our guest is Xavier Veillard, a Partner at McKinsey who leads their global power and gas commodities division.
Podcast
Governmental Relations, Planning and Policy with Peter Stahley
Our guest is Peter Stahley, Senior VP at Cassidy & Associates, a governmental relations service.
Podcast
200 Episodes with Paul Chapman
In celebration of our 200th episode, Paul Chapman reflects on some of the most memorable moments from our series.
Podcast
Trade Finance in Uncertain Times with Kristofer Tremaine
Our guest is Kristofer Tremaine, Founder of Kimura.
Podcast
Dry Freight, FFAs and Technology with Mads Frank Markussen
Our guest is Mads Frank Markussen, Head of Research and Market Intelligence at Navi Merchants.
Podcast
The Future of Switzerland as a Commodities Trading Hub: Live Event.
Our panelists were Simon Collins, Ivo Sarjanovic, Sarah Hunt, and Florence Schurch.
Podcast
The Carbon Markets with Ariel Perez
Our guest is Ariel Perez, Head of Environmental Products at Hartree Partners.
Latest Leadership Thoughts
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
Leadership Thoughts
Trude Sundset, former Chief Executive Officer at Gassnova
An engineer by training, Sundset started out in research before beginning her leadership career in her early 30s.
In Conversation With
In Conversation with… Catherine Newman
Damian Stewart speaks to Catherine Newman, Chief Executive, Limejump
