30 April 2026, London: CRU, the global commodities experts, has appointed Hugh Greene as its new Global Head of Consulting reinforcing its leadership in guiding clients through the energy transition in the global commodity markets. Hugh, who joined in early April, brings proven, hands-on experience in developing decarbonisation strategies for major resource companies, directly aligning with CRU's commitment to helping clients navigate the industry's most complex challenges.
Hugh brings over 25 years of distinguished consulting and leadership experience in the resources sector. His extensive expertise covers transactions, strategy, commodity marketing, and the decarbonisation of mining and metals value chains. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of strategy, marketing, and logistics roles with aluminium and copper businesses in Europe, Asia, and North America, deepening his leadership skills and knowledge of the sector.
As the new Global Head of Consulting, Hugh Greene will oversee the global consulting team and lead in providing independent and proprietary advice to the world’s leading metals and mining companies, investors, financial institutions, and governments. His team will leverage CRU’s unrivalled business intelligence, market insight, and commodity data to deliver game-changing strategies.
Paul Robinson, CRU Interim Chief Executive Officer, comments:
"Our clients trust us to guide them through their most complex challenges, and today, no challenge is greater than navigating the energy transition. Appointing a leader like Hugh, with his proven experience in decarbonisation strategy, allows us to double down on this commitment. This isn't just about adding expertise; it's about strengthening our ability to provide strategies that are not just analytically robust but also commercially pragmatic and implementable, truly taking care of our clients' bottom line as they navigate unprecedented market risks."
Hugh Greene, Global Head of Consulting, says:
“I’m joining CRU at a time of profound change in the global economy and unprecedented political, technological, market and climate risks and opportunities. Throughout my career in the resources sector, I have always admired and respected CRU for its culture and its unique data-driven insights, guidance and independence. I look forward to working with my new colleagues and clients to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges and to shape the future of the industry.”
About CRU
CRU offers independent, expert intelligence into the global commodities markets. This expertise is built on unrivalled data, unbiased insights and strategic thinking. Delivering knowledge across its four core offerings – data, insights, strategy, and communities – CRU supports businesses in navigating today’s increasingly complex commodities market, addressing supply chain challenges, decarbonisation and the energy transition with clarity, confidence and speed.
Since its foundation in 1969, CRU has consistently invested in primary research, robust data methodologies, and developed expert global teams. The company has completed an IOSCO audit of all its commodity prices, demonstrating the strength and resilience of its methodologies, policies and processes.
Today, CRU employs over 420 experts across 17 locations (including representative offices) in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.
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