The role of finance leadership in energy and commodities markets has evolved significantly, becoming more strategic and central to driving long‑term value.
HC Group supports organisations through retained executive search and talent strategy, helping to secure finance leaders who can operate across commercial, operational and strategic decision‑making. The firm works with clients navigating market complexity, geopolitical risk and the transition to lower‑carbon economies.
Finance roles HC Group can fulfil:
- Financial Officers
- Financial Planning
- Financial Control
- Treasury
- Trade Finance
- Structured Finance
- Tax
- Audit
Finance Consultants
Andrew Watson
São PauloAndrew joined HC Group in 2015 and is responsible for managing Latin America.
Alexis Bailey
Abu DhabiAlexis joined HC Group in 2023 and works within the Corporate Functions practice in Abu Dhabi.
Edward Carter
LondonEdward Carter joined HC Group in 2014 and is the Head of Corporate Functions.
George Campbell-Wilson
LondonGeorge Campbell-Wilson joined HC Group in 2024 as an Associate within the Corporate Functions practice.
Helena Sarlanis
São PauloHelena joined HC Group in 2023 and is responsible for the technology, data, and innovation practice in Latin America.
Igla Lici
LondonIgla Lici joined HC Group in 2022 and works within the Corporate Functions practice in London.
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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HC Group supports organisations through retained executive search for finance roles across energy and commodities markets. The firm works with clients to identify leaders who can drive financial strategy, support commercial decision‑making and manage risk in complex and globally connected markets.
HC Group supports hiring across finance functions, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO), financial planning, treasury, trade finance, structured finance, tax and audit roles. These mandates form part of broader executive search work in energy and commodities markets.
Finance leadership is becoming more strategic due to market volatility, capital intensity and regulatory change in energy and commodities markets. Organisations require finance leaders who can support value creation, manage risk and contribute to commercial strategy in increasingly complex global trading environments.