Insights
Beyond the Bonus: Reward Trends Reshaping Commodity Trading Compensation
Explore our charts revealing the hidden talent trends reshaping commodity sector compensation strategies.
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 Talent Trends
Insights
New Biofuels Talent Strategies Amid Renewable Diesel Market Evolution
The renewable diesel regulatory and market changes that are reshaping recruitment strategies in the biofuels community.
Insights
The UAE's Emergence as a Commodity Trading Hub: Outlook and Implications
HC Group's Head of MENA examines the UAE outlook and the implications for established commodity trading centres.
Insights
Commodities Talent Trends in Data: Introducing our Q3 2024 Market Review
Discover our latest data visualisation as part of HC Group's Q3 2024 Market Review of commodities talent trends.
Insights
Rising Demand for Freight Derivatives and Analytics Talent
Explore rising demand and talent gaps in freight derivatives trading amid soaring physical freight prices.
Insights
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.
Insights
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.
Insights
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?
Insights
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?
Insights
"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.
Insights
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.
Insights
Navigating Agri-foodtech: Strategies in a Changing Talent Landscape
HC Group's Takeaways from Agri Tech & Food Tech Conferences in 2024
Insights
Workplace Wellness: How to Improve Your Nutrition
Dr Julien Louis, nutritionist at Wellnest Retreats, explains how commodities professionals can achieve a healthy diet.
Insights
The Centrality of Talent
Paul Chapman emphasizes the importance of talent as commodity organizations sought talent amid uncertainty in 2023.
Insights
The Commodities Talent World in 2023 and 2024
We explore how global commodities markets shaped recruitment in 2023 and offer talent forecasts for 2024.
Latest HC Commodities Podcasts
Podcast
Fusion Power with Jay Brister
Our guest is Jay Brister, an independent investor and consultant with over 40 years of experience in the nuclear sector.
Podcast
Power Metal with Vince Beiser
Our guest is Vince Beiser, award-winning journalist and author who joins us again to talk about his new book.
Podcast
Forecasting the Weather with Matt Lanza
Our guest is Matt Lanza, who has over 20 year’s experience working on trading floors as a meteorologist.
Podcast
Changing EU Policy & Energy Trading with Bart Verest
Our guest is Bart Verest, Lead Partner at ENC Consultants, an international consultancy focused on energy procurement.
Podcast
The Metals Markets in 2024 and Beyond with David Wilson
Our guest is David Wilson, Senior Commodities Desk Strategist at BNP Paribas Markets 360.
Podcast
The HC Commodities Podcast Live Event: Commodities Trade in Volatile Times
A group of leaders from across the commodities sector joined our panel to discuss commodities trade in volatile times.
Podcast
COP29: Article 6 and Transforming the Carbon Markets with Nick Marshall
Our guest is Nick Marshall, co-founder of TASC, a project developer that channels funds into carbon reduction projects.
Podcast
Protectionism with Alex Tuckett
Our guest is Alex Tuckett, Head of Economics at CRU, the independent commodity analytics, consulting & pricing agency.
Podcast
How Batteries are Changing Power Markets with Casey Keller
Our guest is Casey Keller, Head of Assets and Development at Caerus Commodities.
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.
Latest Leadership Thoughts
Leadership Thoughts
Paul Chapman: Is the 'Hiring Season' Over in Commodities?
HC Group's Managing Partner, Paul Chapman, reflects on changing hiring seasonality within the commodities sector.
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.
