The Leading Global Energy & Commodities Commercial Leaders Search Firm.
Principal Search is an established and respected global executive search firm run by former commodity markets professionals. We are dedicated to providing a premiere commodities related talent resourcing and advisory service to core clients that we partner with in the trading, commercial and private equity sectors for energy and natural resources.
About Us
We are an award winning boutique Search Firm operating in the Commodities Sector
Our business has developed over 26 years through enduring partnership based relationships
Managed by former Commodity Professionals for more than 20 years, we have worked with Clients on a global basis from offices across London, Monaco, New York, Houston, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai. We partner with Commodity Trading Houses, Oil & Gas Majors, Hedge Funds, Utilities, Investment Banks, Private Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Private Equity Firms across EMEA, Asia and the Americas, sourcing the highest levels of talent in trading and related commercial areas.
Through our dedicated Commercial Practice, we source both commercial and operational leadership across all geographical regions for Oil & Gas Operators, Professional Energy Consulting Firms, EPC’s & Service Companies, Shipping Firms, Mining Operators, Renewable Energy Firms, Private Equity Firms and Technology Houses.
Our Global Team are able to assist Clients on all aspects of their hiring strategy and presence, providing in-depth knowledge and value-add expertise, strengthening their understanding and approach to senior level talent management.
Clients
Within all of our specialist sectors, we deliver best-in-class executive sourcing and talent mapping for Senior Executive, Mid to Senior level Management and C-Suite staffing. We additionally provide in-depth consulting on strategic issues around talent planning and growth, competitor analysis, reward / compensation, leadership assessment / testing and staff retention.
For more than 20 years we have partnered with Oil & Gas Majors, Trading Houses, Hedge Funds, Utilities Firms, Investment Banks, Private Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Private Equity Firms, Renewable Energy Companies, EPC’s & Service Companies, Shipping Firms, Mining Operators, Technology Firms and Professional Energy Consulting Practices.
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LONDON
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GERMANY
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MILAN
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PARIS
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MOSCOW
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HOLLAND
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VIENNA
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SINGAPORE
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QATAR
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EGYPT
Head of Geophysical & Geosciences
Oil & Gas Major
Projects Director
International Exploration & Production Company
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JAKARTA
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MUMBAI
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SYDNEY
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ANGOLA
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GHANA
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ABUJA
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MOZAMBIQUE
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ZAMBIA
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KENYA
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TANZANIA
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ALGERIA
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M&A / Asset Director
Oil & Gas Major
Head of West African Physical Oil Origination
European Oil Major
Head of Upstream Oil & Commodity Business Development
African Oil Corporation
Physical West African Oil Business Development & Origination – Market Mapping
Physical Oil Major
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Global Head of Research
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Head of Oil Derivatives
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Managing Director, Structured Oil Origination
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Global Head of Professional Services
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Senior Physical Crude Trader
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CHICAGO
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ARGENTINA
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COPENHAGEN
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OSLO
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Head of South American Agricultural / Energy Sales
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CAIRO
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PERTH
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CHAM
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Leadership
Paul Chrispin – Managing Partner
Head of Energy & Commodities
Email: Paul.Chrispin@principalsearch.com
Tel: +447826866415
Chris Neidow – Managing Partner
Head of Americas, Energy & Commodities
Email: Chris.Neidow@principalsearch.com
Tel: +19178620027
Mike Chilman – Managing Partner
Head of Asia, Energy & Commodities
Email: Mike.Chilman@principalandpartners.sg
Tel: +447554553781
Jonathan Scott – Managing Partner
Head of Commercial
Email: Jonathan.Scott@principalsearch.com
Tel: +447384548309
