Christopher Partridge

Managing Director/ Industry Practice Leader - Mining and Metals

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

About

I am an experienced Senior Manager and Director with a strong track record in the mineral extraction, mining and metals and transport industries. I have accumulated over two decades of experience working in multinational companies and dealing with cross-border issues. I come with a proven track record in managing various aspects of Corporate Finance, Debt issuance, Multinational Insurance programs, Risk Financing, Enterprise Risk Management and multiple Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures.

Experience

  • Global Head of Mining and Metals at Marsh
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Ferroglobe PLC (6 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Corporate Finance & Risk Management
      Mar 2020 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      As Head of Corporate Finance at Ferroglobe I played a leading role in the refinancing of $350m Senior Unsecured Notes in 2021 alongside the issuance of new $60m Super Senior Secured Notes and a $40m equity raise. I led the due diligence phases and played a leading role in discussions with noteholders and their representatives in relation to covenants as well as collateral and security related matters. In addition, I have responsibility for managing Ferroglobe’s relationship with credit rating agencies and lenders. Whilst retaining my Risk Management responsibilities I Chair Ferroglobe PLC’s Crisis Committee in response to the Ukraine/Russia conflict and previously chaired Ferroglobe PLC’s COVID-19 Crisis Committee from the beginning of the pandemic until the end of 2021.

    • Director of Risk Management
      Aug 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      At Ferroglobe I'm responsible for managing the global insurance programs of one of the world's largest producers of silicon metal and metal alloys. I also oversee corporate risk and the business's risk management process. Achievements include; - c.2m USD decrease in the total cost of risk during my first year with the company - Increased funding under an AR Securitisation Program by c.35m USD - Fostering strategic relationships across London and New York markets - Creation of the business's Global Health & Safety policy - Harmonisation of key global processes and cost reduction initiatives

  • FirstGroup plc (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Insurance
      Jun 2015 - Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Risk Manager
      Oct 2011 - Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Hanson UK (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Risk & Insurance Manager
      Mar 2008 - Oct 2011 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Responsibility for placement of insurance coverage, and risk management across all Hanson companies in the UK. Which includes 500+ locations and 1.8bn GBP turnover.

    • Insurance Manager
      Jul 2006 - Mar 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Responsibility for insurance within the UK aggregates division

  • Business Analyst at FirstAssist Group Ltd
    2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs