Diversity Studies
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Committed to leveraging diverse perspectives and fostering better decision-making.
Innovation happens by bringing together individuals who share a common purpose but who have diverse outlooks and approaches.
The reality is that for many organisations in the energy and commodities sector, diversity is still a box to tick rather than a strategic imperative.
We believe that inclusive organisations with diversity at all levels deliver better performance.
To advance toward a true meritocracy, it is critical that companies ensure a level playing field in advancement and opportunity. We provide tools to benchmark where you sit today against your industry and peers, to help you make better, faster decisions about your company’s recruitment, integration, and development practices for diverse talent.
HC Group's specialist product and functional consultants are pleased to offer a fully bespoke and complimentary market presentation tailored to match the items you select on our Client Presentation Request form.
Our Relevant Consultants
Laura Berger
GenevaLaura joined HC Group in 2021 & is a Portfolio Director working within the Liquid Fuels & Chemicals practice in London.
Daniel Cordell
LondonDaniel joined HC in 2007 and is a Portfolio Director working within the Gas, Power and Renewables practice in London.
Anoush Kefayati
LondonAnoush joined HC Group in 2013 and is Managing Director for HC Group's EMEA commercial activities in London.
Rina Kaciu
LondonRina joined HC in November 2019 and is a Senior Associate working within the Corporate Functions practice in London.
Alex Coghlan
HoustonAlex joined HC Group in 2013 and is the Portfolio Director for the Agriculture and Nutrition practice, based in Houston.
David Baranowski
HoustonDavid joined HC Group in 2008 and is the Managing Director in Houston, overseeing HC Group's North American activities.
Premesha McDonald (nee Motha)
SingaporePremesha joined HC Group in 2015 and is a Director working within the Metals and Minerals practice in Singapore.
Faisal Hamed
Abu DhabiFaisal joined HC Group in 2022 and is based in Abu Dhabi to support the growth of our Middle East business.
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Our guest is author and historian Amy Brady.
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Whale Oil: The Original Energy Transition with Eric Jay Dolin
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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
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