Change and transformation have become central to business operations across energy and commodities markets, requiring dedicated executive-level leadership.
HC Group supports organisations through retained executive search and talent strategy, helping to build, shape and deliver business operations and transformation functions. The firm works with clients to secure leaders who can drive organisational change, improve performance and manage complex, cross‑functional programmes.
Business Operations & Transformation roles HC Group can fulfil:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Transformation
- Change Management
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Relevant Consultants
Robert Wells
HoustonRobert Wells joined HC Group in 2022 and is part of the Gas, Power, & Renewables practice in Houston.
Daniel Cordell
LondonDaniel joined HC in 2007 and is the Managing Director for HC Group's European Energy practice.
Victoria Todd
Abu DhabiVictoria joined HC Group in 2019 and works within the EMEA Liquid Fuels practice.
Andrew Watson
São PauloAndrew joined HC Group in 2015 and is responsible for managing Latin America.
Alexander Walsh
SingaporeAlex joined HC Group in 2023 and is a Portfolio Director working within the Energy practice in Singapore.
Edward Carter
LondonEdward Carter joined HC Group in 2014 and is the Head of Corporate Functions.
Helena Sarlanis
São PauloHelena joined HC Group in 2023 and is responsible for the technology, data, and innovation practice in Latin America.
Premesha McDonald (nee Motha)
SingaporePremesha joined HC Group in 2015 and is a Portfolio Director working within the Metals & Minerals practice in Singapore.
Richard Lee
New YorkRichard joined HC Group in 2020 and is Global Head of Technology & North American Corporate Functions.
Tori Tootell
HoustonTori joined HC Group in 2026, and is a Senior Associate within HC Group’s Corporate Functions practice in Houston.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HC Group supports organisations across energy and commodities markets through retained executive search for transformation and business operations roles. The firm works with clients to identify leaders who can design, implement and deliver change programmes in complex and evolving environments.
HC supports hiring for roles such as Chief Operating Officer (COO), transformation leaders and change management specialists. These mandates form part of broader executive search work in energy and commodities markets, covering leadership across operational, strategic and organisational transformation functions.
Professionals in business operations and transformation manage processes and lead change across organisations. They improve efficiency, deliver transformation programmes and support strategy execution. They contribute to operations management, change management and organisational development in global energy and commodities markets.