Strategic Partnerships
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The power of collaboration
At HC Group we believe in the power of collaboration.
In our pursuit of excellence in commodities executive search, we have established non-exclusive partnerships with several organizations that align with our core values of prioritizing expertise, service, and innovation.
These esteemed businesses are industry leaders in their respective fields. By leveraging our collective creativity and expertise, we are committed to enhancing the value of the products and talent advisory services we provide. Together, we strive to deliver exceptional solutions that exceed our clients' expectations.
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Latest Talent Insights
European Energy Trading Volatility: The Hybrid Talent Pivot
Dan Cordell explores the attraction of hybrid skillsets in an increasingly volatile European Energy trading market.
Unearthing Alpha with a Metals Hedge Fund, with Matt Heap
Our guest is Matt Heap, founder and CIO of Forth Fund Management, a hedge fund dedicated to metals and mining.
Japan Power Trading: Opportunity Is Growing Faster Than Capability
We examine Japan’s power shift and the talent gap shaping commercial success in a complex market.
No Peace, No War and No Flows with Aldo Spanjer
Our guest is Aldo Spanjer, Head of Commodity Strategy at BNP Paribas Markets 360
Sulphurous Times with Meena Chauhan
Our guest is Meena Chauhan, Research Manager at Argus Consulting Services.
Whitepaper: Commodity Trading HR - Navigating the Talent Maze
In this whitepaper, we explore how HR leaders in trading navigate bonus pressure, retention and transformation.
Commodity Trading’s Bumper Q1, with Archie Hunter
Our guest is Archie Hunter, Commodities Trading Reporter at Bloomberg.
Whitepaper: AI in Commodity Trading - From Competitive Edge to Commercial Reality
We examine where AI is delivering value in commodity trading, and what is limiting its ability to scale.
Escalation Impotence with Doomberg
Our guest is Doomberg, the largest dedicated energy and finance Substack.
Mimi Chahal: UAE Talent Market During Uncertainty
Head of Talent Intelligence Mimi Chahal examines how geopolitical risk is reshaping UAE hiring and localisation.
Notes from the FT Global Commodities Summit with Paul Chapman
Paul Chapman shares his reflections from the FT Global Commodities Summit, which he attended in Lausanne.
Report: AI in Commodity Trading - Why Data Will Define the Winners
Our survey of trading leaders explores AI adoption in commodity trading and pathways to delivering value.
Paul Chapman: The Roiling Storm
The conflict with Iran has laid bare the fragility of global commodity supply chains, argues HC Group’s Paul Chapman.
Europe’s Power Trading Outlook with Xavier Veillard
Our guest is Xavier Veillard, a Partner at McKinsey and their lead for power trading.
Tungsten with William Parry-Jones
Our guest is William Parry-Jones, founder of Wolfram Advisory, a tungsten and critical minerals consultancy.
HC Group partners with organisations such as Neo, Energex Partners, Profinda and Wellnest Retreats, bringing together complementary expertise across energy and commodities markets. These partnerships combine executive search, talent intelligence and specialist advisory insight to support clients facing complex strategic and leadership challenges.
By working with specialist partners such as Energex Partners and Profinda, HC Group provides broader access to market insight, sector expertise and advisory capabilities. This supports more informed decision‑making across leadership, talent strategy and business performance in global energy and commodities markets.
Strategic partnerships play an important role in energy and commodities markets, where regulatory complexity, market volatility and the energy transition increase the need for specialised expertise. Organisations often collaborate to access complementary capabilities, share knowledge and address technical, commercial and operational challenges across global markets.