Nick Quilkey
Nick joined HC Group in 2024 and works within the Liquid Fuels & Chemicals practice in London.
Specialising in European Liquid Fuels markets, particularly Crude Oil and Refined Products, Nick's roles encompass Trading, Origination & Operations roles.
Prior to HC Group, Nick worked at another recruitment firm covering the European Oil markets.
The commodity trading markets are fascinating, they’re dynamic and play a huge role in the global economy. It’s amazing to see how they operate first hand and learn what separates the best from the rest. As search consultants, we can impact our clients' competitiveness greatly by sourcing market leading talent on their behalf which makes our role both important and rewarding.
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