Insights archive
The lasting impact of political repression
Geopolitics is a daily operational factor impacting business strategy for energy professionals and far beyond. It can also have a personal impact, which can be subtle and hidden. This was the focus of our conversation with Laura Feleki when we caught up with her to...
The power of female leadership
The evidence of the power of female leadership is inescapable, but is it possible for one or even two women on a board to make a real difference? Novera Khan, Uniper’s award-winning Chief Risk Officer, believes that once women are in the right conversations, they can drive change, even if they remain in the minority.
Driving the hydrogen agenda
Having spent three years as hydrogen and gas quality adviser at ENTSOG, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas, Rosa Puentes has recently taken on the role of Project Manager Renewable Gases Origination at EZS. EZS is the leading independent...
Ethnic minority candidates follow a different career path
Expanding the ethnic minority talent pool means hiring people from different backgrounds, with applicants don’t always fit the hiring criteria, may need to get visa sponsorship and don’t understand how to navigate the jobs market.
The interconnection between diversity and sustainability
Prior to co-founding the Aspuna Group, Maria-Yassin Jah was a senior market strategist with a leading commodities business, at the time Europe's largest physical commodity trader, having worked as a market expert and analyst. Falcon Brook spoke to Maria-Yassin about...
The risk of rumour during a turbulent trading cycle
“Bonkers” has become the standard description for the current level of market volatility that we are all grappling with. Every day, my contacts share stories of extraordinary trades and unprecedented losses…
From school to front office: how ethnic minority candidates face subtle discrimination
Every company Falcon Brook works with wants to increase diversity, equity and inclusion. Our clients are committed to change and believe greater representation can make true impact. Achieving a better employee balance is difficult. This October, we are marking Black...
Becoming fusion capable – interview with Richard Dinan
Nuclear fusion has the potential to provide almost endless clean fuel and the potential for new types of innovation. Its practical application continues to be elusive though there are signs that the first reactor – ITER – may be close to delivering viable power.
Green hydrogen value chains chart the road to net zero
The announcement by the International Energy Association that coal, gas and oil production must stop now to hit the net zero target by 2050 is a stark reminder that setting ambitious targets is the easy part of decarbonising energy. There is strong appetite for...
Location, location, location: the new talent battleground?
Location continues to be a critical consideration as global businesses and their ambitious, purpose-driven employees plan the future. Promoting a back to the office strategy, Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon prompted the discussion earlier this year. Many businesses...
Is Incremental Change Our Common Super Power?
With diversity high on the agenda for every client we work with, we continue to look at our role in helping them to deliver against their goals throughout our work. It highlights the fact that every day, there is the potential to make a difference, and that...
Why having a family shouldn’t stop your ambition
We spoke with Verena Hefti, the founder of Leaders Plus, a social enterprise supporting working parents during maternity leave, shared parental leave and beyond to discuss how to address the unique pressure of combining parenting with a leadership career.
People power is key as the ‘big deal’ meets the ‘big ideal’ in the growth of hydrogen
As hydrogen moves more centre stage in the energy conversation, we have been speaking to our network about its implications in terms of teams, leadership and talent.
Will the energy transition fuel more opportunities for women in energy?
The renewables sector has had a good year. The election of Joe Biden in the US and the targets from the UK and other nations for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles all point to future growth.
Opportunity, expertise, a good boss, luck – how women’s careers need more support to succeed
Being the macro spokesperson for Cazenove and now wealth manager Brewin Dolphin has made Janet Mui a familiar face across media outlets. We caught up with Janet to discuss her career and the impact of achieving media prominence.