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Enco Insight Partners

Peer-to-Peer Expert Advisory

Enco Insight Partners (EIPs) is the in-depth advisory service from Enco Insights.

We connect seasoned industry practitioners with senior executives and leaders from across the energy and commodities markets globally. Engagements can range from a one-day session to a longer-term interim position.

EIPs act as on-demand trusted advisors and collaborators with an emphasis on knowledge sharing. This enables our clients to leverage a ‘brain trust’ of varied insight and expertise, drawn from the collective lived experiences of the entire Insight Partners team.

Our emphasis is on true peer-to-peer collaboration, and our mission is to impart knowledge to empower our clients and their leaders to succeed.

Find your next Insight Partner

Our Enco Insight Partners include:

  • Savvas Manousos from Enco Insight Partner

    Savvas Manousos

    ENERGY TRADING AND STRATEGY ADVISOR

    Savvas Manousos is an executive with over thirty years of international experience in energy trading, strategy development, and portfolio management. His expertise spans crude oil, refined products, LNG, coal, petcoke, and biofuels trading, alongside risk management, mergers & acquisitions, and global market operations. Savvas has a proven track record of delivering strong financial performance and driving innovation across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. His experience includes non-executive advisory roles, major turnarounds, carve-outs, acquisitions, and joint venture management, gained across global organizations such as BP, Reliance Industries, Maersk, and CEPSA (now Moeve)

  • Paloma Alonso from Enco Insight Partner

    Paloma Alonso

    CHEMICALS ADVISOR

    Paloma Alonso is an accomplished engineer with 28 years of international experience, including 14 years as a CEO with significant P&L responsibility. She has deep expertise in the Olefins, Polymers, and CASE industries, working across diverse end-markets such as Auto, Electronics, Appliances, and FMCG. Paloma has led major turnarounds, acquisitions, and JV management while driving operational excellence and strategic growth. She has conducted business across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, building high-performing teams and serving as a non-executive board member.

  • Jan-Peter Onstwedder from Enco Insight Partner

    Jan-Peter Onstwedder

    RISK MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY TRADING ADVISOR

    Jan-Peter Onstwedder is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of international experience in risk management, energy trading, and financial services. He has held senior leadership roles at Citigroup, Pavilion Energy, and BP, managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios and implementing robust risk frameworks. With expertise in market, credit, and operational risk, he has led global teams across London, Singapore, Houston, and New York. Jan-Peter has also driven major system implementations, portfolio valuation, and transformative projects in energy trading and financial services.

  • Janelle Matharoo from Enco Insight Partner

    Janelle Matharoo

    PHYSICAL & DERIVATIVE TRADING AND TRADE FINANCE ADVISOR

    Janelle Matharoo has over 35 years of experience in trading derivatives, physical oil, and financial risk management. He began his career at Bankers Trust, rising to Managing Director and Global Head of Sales & Trading. As an EIP, he provides expert guidance on commodities trading. As head of trading and origination at Anglo American, he transformed the company into a trading organization. His leadership at ICBC Standard Bank, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Deutsche Bank drove significant revenue growth and large-scale trading operations.

  • Doug Haugh from Enco Insight Partner

    Doug Haugh

    ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, AND CONVENIENCE RETAIL ADVISOR

    Doug Haugh has over 25 years of experience in energy, technology, and convenience retail, driving business growth and strategic expansion. He has held key roles at Exxon, FuelQuest (which he founded and later sold), Mansfield Energy, and Parkland USA, leading acquisitions and boosting earnings. Doug serves on the boards of BioBlend Renewable Resources, Ergon, NewTide AI, and TRUX, with expertise in fuels marketing, refining, trading, and renewables. His leadership has earned him accolades like Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year and Retail Executive of the Year.

  • Andrew Laven from Enco Insight Partner

    Andrew Laven

    INDUSTRIALS, MINING & METALS, AND AGRI TRADING ADVISOR

    Andrew Laven is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in energy, chemicals, agrifood, mining, and metals. He has a strong track record in strategic project development, business turnaround, and leading multi-cultural teams. Andrew has held key roles at Saudi Industrial Export Company, Optima Advisors DMCC, and Sahara Group, as well as leadership positions at BP and Marquard & Bahls. His expertise spans consultancy, commercial leadership, project management, and trading.

Our Approach

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Collaboration and trust

The Insight Partners model is anchored by a set of core principles. At its heart is the ethos of true partnership with clients, placing a high value on experience-based solutions.

Whether collaborating on a one-day session or a long-term interim position, our partners aim to build strong relationships of trust and confidentiality.

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Fresh perspectives

Insight Partners uphold intellectual integrity and may present perspectives that diverge from pre-established trajectories, based on years of navigating real-world industry challenges.

Partners bring nuanced understandings of often complex, industry-specific challenges, with local differences that need careful navigation.

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Long-term experience

Our approach is practitioner-led. Thousands of hours of experience means that our Insight Partners can provide practical, actionable guidance informed by firsthand knowledge of industry challenges and opportunities.​

Integral to our model is a commitment to continuous learning by Partners and the exchange of knowledge. ​

How we help

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In-depth solutions

Enco Insight Partners engage with clients on anything from a one-day session to a long-term interim position.

Partners’ services include Peer-to-peer Advisory; Board Advisory; Non-executive Directorships; Interim Positions; Leadership Advisory; and Expert Witness work.

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Leadership advisory

Our Partners are specialists in leadership advisory work.

Partners’ areas of expertise include Executive Development and Leadership Coaching; Leadership Succession Planning; Leadership Assessment & Onboarding; Organizational Culture; and Talent and Strategy Alignment.

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Commercial advisory

Insight Partners are specialists in areas including Supply and Trading; Procurement and Marketing; Portfolio Optimisation; Risk Management; Compliance and Regulation; Technology and Data Analytics; Commercial Operating Models; Organisational Design; Capital and Financial Management; Commercial Due Diligence; and M&A Transaction Support.

With Enco Insights, you can unlock our unparalleled network of industry experts, backed by our unwavering commitment to quality, convenience, and tailored solutions. Connect with our team today.

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