Jamie Tranter
Jamie first joined HC Group in 2009, before leaving in 2016 and returning in 2020 to manage the New York office.
With a background in executive search since 2006, Jamie started out specializing in real estate finance before shifting his focus to energy and commodities.
Throughout his career, Jamie has worked in various commercial energy hubs worldwide, including London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Houston, and New York. He has collaborated with a range of organizations, from trading houses and hedge funds to major corporations, banks, and private equity firms, helping them find essential talent in the energy sector.
Jamie currently leads the New York office and manages the Corporate Functions and Financial Services practice for North America.
I enjoy providing market views and insights to help our clients form their strategic views around talent planning, as well as advising them around building in new product areas or regions. It is rewarding to introduce business building talent to our client base who go on to make a real impact.
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