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The HC Commodities Podcast

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For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit www.hcgroup.global Each day, around the world, we have fascinating one-on-one conversations with our connections in the commodities sector. Our collaborators are uniquely informed, creative and inspirational in their fields. We want to provide our community a seat alon... more

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Why don’t more energy & resource companies have trading arms? For that matter, why don’t more sectors trade? Chips, drugs even real estate? Why are CEOs reticent to set up trading platforms and what are the barriers to entry? What sectors would benef... more

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In Part 2, Mark Crandall relives the events that led to the founding of Glencore and Trafigura. Why did Claude Dauphin go his separate way and what was the founding vision for Trafigura? How had Marc Rich already set the vision for the trading house... more

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Our Global Our Middle & Back Office Salary Report 2025 is now available for purchase. Published by HC Group's Talent Intelligence team. the report covers salary benchmarks for Risk, Legal & Compliance, Corporate Finance (includes STF/Treasury), Fina... more

Today, we're joined by Mark Crandall, one of the founding fathers of the modern trading house and the commodities sector as we know it today. Mark started his career at Morgan Stanley, where he helped launch its commodities desk, before joining Marc ... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Crandall
One of the founding fathers of the trading houses and the commodities sector, influential in creating trading firms like Glencore and Trafigura.
Glencore, Trafigura
Episode: The Rise of Rich & The Founding of the Modern Trading House: Mark Crandall Part 1
Mark Kurlansky
Award-winning author of books including Salt, Cod, and Paper, focusing on commodities and their historical implications.
Episode: Salt, Cod and Commodities at the Center of History with Mark Kurlansky
Saad Rahim
Chief Economist at Trafigura
Trafigura
Episode: A Post Fundamentals world? London Argus Conference Live Event with Saad Rahim, Nick Kumleben, David Fyfe and Kurt Chapman.
David Fyfe
Chief Economist for Argus Media
Argus Media
Episode: A Post Fundamentals world? London Argus Conference Live Event with Saad Rahim, Nick Kumleben, David Fyfe and Kurt Chapman.
Kurt Chapman
Director at Levmet
Levmet
Episode: A Post Fundamentals world? London Argus Conference Live Event with Saad Rahim, Nick Kumleben, David Fyfe and Kurt Chapman.
Hans Balgobin
Expert in systematic trading with experience at HSBC, Shell, Millennium, and now Uniper.
Uniper
Episode: From Systematic Trading to Structural Edge with Hans Balgobin
Randy Ollenberger
Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets and leads the North American Oil and Gas Research Team.
BMO Capital Markets
Episode: Canadian Crude Production & Equities in Changing Times with Randy Ollenberger (Canadian Crude Oil Conference Live Event)
Alex de Gramont
Partner and head of international disputes at Womble Bond Dickinson.
Womble Bond Dickinson
Episode: Disputes, Arbitration and Navigating a Fractious Commodities World with Alex de Gramont
Shaia Hosseinzadeh
Founder and Chief Investment Officer of OnyxPoint Global Management
OnyxPoint Global Management
Episode: Commodities: A View from Wall St with Shaia Hosseinzadeh

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Paul Chapman
Host of insightful conversations in the commodities sector, known for bringing out valuable insights from experts in the industry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 720 ratings
  • Always a great listen

    I always learn something from this podcast, from Oil and Gas, to Ice to coffee, to the Roman Empire!! Paul has deep insights and even better questions. Commodities make the world go round, and everything is more connected than you think.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Em (-;
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great source of commodity market Information

    Paul Chapman and the HC podcast team do an amazing job of hosting key people in the commodity markets from around the world. The insights you get from people during these podcasts are hard to come by elsewhere and really reflect their experience and deep knowledge of the sector. For anyone interested in commodities I cannot recommend this podcast enough !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nael M.
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Best commodities podcast

    Amazing insights, as an analyst I find this my go to podcast on anything energy and commodities

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rose9991111
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great show

    My favorite podcast of the week. Congratulations on your great work.

    Just on this weeks episode of coffe, I found it interesting that the world’s largest producer was not mentioned even once. Does it not sound like something is missing in this conversation?

    I would be curious to understand Brazil’s role in the market. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hooliholza
    Brazila year ago
  • Who Knew Commodities Could Be This Fun

    I never thought I would be laughing AND learning while listening to a podcast about commodities, but the HC Commodities Podcast absolutely delivers! Paul brings a perfect mix of industry insights, market trends, humour, and a seemly never-ending line-up of fantastic guests that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

    It’s like getting a front-row seat to a commodities masterclass whenever you feel like it. I do it running, in the car and traveling.

    Whether you’re an expert in the industry, try... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daf Davies
    Switzerlanda year ago

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The Rise of Rich & The Founding of the Modern Trading House: Mark Crandall Part 1
Q: What was it like to work with Marc Rich?
Marc Rich was a great judge of people, measured, and built lasting loyalty among his employees through effective leadership.
The Rise of Rich & The Founding of the Modern Trading House: Mark Crandall Part 1
Q: Can you get a bit of an early bio on you and how you ended up working with Marc Rich & Co?
I came into the industry via Morgan Stanley, where I got hired as a young analyst in the strategic planning department and was instrumental in starting the commodities trading operation.
Rivers of Money: A History of Oil Trading – Meet the Authors Live Event
Q: Can you describe the difference between an oil trader's life in 1985 and today?
In 1985, the trading environment was more social and less regulated, whereas today's traders rely more on data and specialization.
Rivers of Money: A History of Oil Trading – Meet the Authors Live Event
Q: What do you see as the biggest risks to the oil trading sector?
Regulatory overreach and a lack of volatility could significantly hurt the oil market's functioning and success.
Salt, Cod and Commodities at the Center of History with Mark Kurlansky
Q: What's your view on the tariffs?
I'm an advocate for free trade and believe it allows for market efficiency instead of government distortions.

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1. Mark Crandall
2. Mark Kurlansky
3. Saad Rahim
4. David Fyfe
5. Kurt Chapman
6. Hans Balgobin
7. Randy Ollenberger
8. Alex de Gramont

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