Lucas Hall
About Lucas Hall
Lucas Hall is a Markets Editor at ICIS, where he has worked since 2018, specializing in market coverage and analysis for various commodities. He has a background in reporting and coordination roles, including previous positions at Southern Pulse, USCRI, and AIG.
Current Role at ICIS
Lucas Hall serves as the Markets Editor at ICIS, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he writes over five market reports weekly, focusing on various commodities to inform market participants. His expertise includes forward-looking market coverage and analysis for commodities such as glycerine, fatty acids, and styrene butadiene rubber. Hall also tracks daily plant production and disruptions using the ICIS Supply & Demand Database, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.
Previous Experience at ICIS
Prior to his current role, Lucas Hall worked at ICIS as a Market Reporter from 2017 to 2018. During this year, he contributed to market analysis and reporting, which laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities as Markets Editor. His experience in this position enhanced his understanding of market dynamics and commodity trends.
Professional Background
Lucas Hall has a diverse professional background, having held various roles prior to his tenure at ICIS. He worked as a Contributing Editor at Southern Pulse - Networked Intelligence in 2015 and served as a Housing Coordinator at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants in 2014. Additionally, he was an Intelligence Specialist at AIG from 2015 to 2017, focusing on Latin America and Europe. These roles have contributed to his expertise in market analysis and reporting.
Education and Academic Background
Lucas Hall earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from Union College, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His academic experience included roles as a Writing Center Consultant and Research Assistant at the same institution, which helped develop his writing and analytical skills.
Industry Engagement and Contributions
In his current role, Lucas Hall engages with industry leaders to enhance market relations and expertise in commodity markets. He has dedicated efforts to leveraging ICIS's position as a leading information provider in the oleochemicals sector, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Hall also delivers presentations at industry events to demonstrate value and improve client and source relations.