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Tom Woodlock

Tom Woodlock

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biofuels & Fertilisers @ Argus Media

  • Education

    • Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

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      Visiting Student Economics

      Awarded a second scholarship by the University of Reading (Economics Department) to represent the university as an ambassador to Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST). Became a student mentor to 15 NUIST students when they came to study at the University of Reading on exchange in my final year.

    • University of Reading

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA Economics & Politics

      Member of the School of Politics, Economics and International Relations (SPEIR). The synergy between these disciplines enabled me to develop a more holistic analysis of a complicated world. Awarded two scholarships to study in China at Peking University in June 2018 and Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NUIST) in April 2019 by the University of Reading.

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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      China Studies MSc

      Undertook courses in the Economics, International Relations and Anthropology departments with a specific focus on China.

    • Peking University

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      Visiting student Economics and Mandarin

      Awarded the Vice-Chancellors China Scholarship Scheme (VCCSS) Award to study Economics and Mandarin for a month at Peking University in Beijing. Utilised time to travel around different parts of China such as Inner Mongolia, Shanghai and Hangzhou helping develop an understanding of different aspects of Chinese culture.

    • Hurstpierpoint College

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      GCSE’s and A-Levels

      A-Levels; Economics, Mathematics, English Literature.

  • Experience

    • Oxford University Officer Training Corps (UOTC)

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
      Officer Cadet

      Developed leadership and communication skills. Participated in two week military exercise in Gibraltar with the British Army in summer of 2019.

    • London Politica

      Mar 2021 - Sept 2023

      Founder and Research Director of London Politica’s Global Commodities Watch (GCW) Research Programme.GCW helps people with exposure to various commodity markets to identify and understand how shifting global politics is impacting them.Lead teams of Research Analysts within GCW on projects.Executive Team member with a say in London Politica’s strategic decisions. Facilitate strategies to develop the skills of and better support Research Analysts. Aid in the identification, pitching and onboarding of new clients and partners. Show less

      • Research Director

        Mar 2022 - Sept 2023

      • Senior Analyst

        Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

      • Research Analyst

        Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

    • Argus Media

      Apr 2022 - now

      Working in the Speciality Oil Products team. covering bitumen markets in northwest Europe, FSU, Mediterranean and African markets.Responsible for collecting market information, assessing prices, writing market commentary, analysis and news.Presented at conferences in Singapore, France and Spain. Travelled to meet clients in Germany, Luxembourg, France, Poland, Lithuania and the UK.Developed a strong understanding of commodity benchmarks, indexes, freight, oil refinery economics and supply chains. Argus has around 1,400 staff, is headquartered in London and has 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading and production centres. Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets while also offering bespoke consulting services and industry leading conferences. Show less

      • Senior Reporter

        Dec 2024 - now

      • Fertilisers and Biofuels Feedstocks

        Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

      • Bitumen

        Apr 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Geopolitics of Oil

      Mennta Energy Solutions

    • Introduction to the Crude Oil Trading Market

      Mennta Energy Solutions

    • Introduction to the Biofuels Industry

      Mennta Energy Solutions

    • Petroleum Products Trading

      Mennta Energy Solutions

    • Petroleum Refining

      Mennta Energy Solutions

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tom Woodlock
      Gold D of E Award Duke of Edinburgh Achieved the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and was presented it by Countess of Wessex in Buckingham Palace Gardens.
    • Awarded to Tom Woodlock
      RED Award University of Reading Completed the Reading Excellence and Research Development (RED) Award by completing the required Core Activity, Volunteering and Development hours.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme
      Duke Of Edinburgh Award SchemeAssociated with Tom Woodlock

    • Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by Help for Heroes on Apr 2021
      Help for HeroesAssociated with Tom Woodlock