Title: Senior Advisor and Commodities Analyst
Company: Hartree Partners
Location: New York, New York, United States
Edward L. Morse, senior advisor and commodities analyst at Hartree Partners, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in commodities strategy.
Mr. Morse has established himself as a leading figure in the field of commodities strategy through his extensive career, which has spanned several decades. Currently serving as senior advisor and commodities analyst at Hartree Partners, he plays a pivotal role in advising senior management on acquisitions and is the senior person responsible for commodity strategy within the company. His expertise is not limited to oil and gas but extends across many different areas of commodities trading and investment.
Prior to joining Hartree Partners, Mr. Morse held the position of managing director and global head of commodity strategy at Citi Group, where he led groundbreaking research that influenced global commodity markets. His career also includes significant roles at Credit Suisse, Louis Capital Markets, Lehman Brothers, Hess Energy Trading Co Center, Energy Intelligence Group, and as a partner and co-founder of the Petroleum Finance Company. His early career was marked by contributions as the head of international affairs at Philips Petroleum Company and as deputy assistant secretary of state for energy and sanctions in both the Carter and Reagan Administrations, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in both the public and private sectors. His career started at Princeton University’s School of International Affairs, followed by his serving as a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign relations where he was deeply involved in the Council’s 1980’s Project covering all major global sectors as they were expected to change during that decade.
Mr. Morse’s influence extends beyond corporate boardrooms to global policy-making. He served as an advisor to the United Nations Compensation Commission in Iraq and advised various U.S. departments, including State, Energy, and Defense, as well as the International Energy Agency, on critical issues related to oil, natural gas, and the impact of financial flows on energy prices. His strategic insights have been instrumental in shaping policies and strategies that address complex global energy challenges.
In a career suffused with highlights, Mr. Morse is most proud of his roles in developing an oil pricing strategy for the government of Yemen and advising the Secretary General of the United Nations on establishing the Oil for Food Program in Iraq. His contributions to foreign affairs and energy finance have been recognized by Foreign Policy magazine, which named him as one of the 100 most influential Americans involved in foreign affairs. Likewise, Petroleum Economist acknowledged him as one of the 10 Most Influential People in Energy Finance.
Mr. Morse’s academic background laid a strong foundation for his illustrious career. Studying comparative literature and economics at the Johns Hopkins University, he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in those subjects before transitioning to international relations and economics, receiving a Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins’ School of Advanced International Studies. Following this accomplishment, he attained a PhD in political economy from Princeton University. Mr. Morse’s education equipped him with a unique blend of analytical skills and business acumen that propelled him into his profession following a keen interest sparked by the Arab oil embargo.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Morse has been deeply involved in civic associations reflecting his passion for arts and culture. He served on the board of directors for both the Erick Hawkins Dance Company and the American Ballet Theater. His commitment to fostering the arts is further evidenced by his patronage of prestigious institutions like the Metropolitan Opera, Philharmonic of New York, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater, and Youth America Grand Prix. Mr. Morse is also an avid golfer. He has also serves or has served on academic advisory boards at Columbia, Johns Hopkins, and Princeton Universities as well as the University of Colorado.
Looking ahead, Mr. Morse is focused on observing two major discontinuities shaping the future: policy changes accelerating the energy transition towards electricity use and technological advancements driving up electricity demand. These observations underscore his ongoing commitment to understanding and influencing the evolving landscape of energy consumption on a global level.
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