Practice

Energy & Natural Resources

The world is undergoing a Great Energy Transition—shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy in a transformation that will define how we power our future. While digitalization, AI, machine learning, and climate tech are key enablers, without exceptional leadership to harness these tools, the transition cannot succeed. 

As energy companies move toward renewables, they must attract leaders with expertise in renewable technologies, data science and analytics, energy policy and regulation, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. This urgent shift will demand unprecedented innovation, investment, and—above all—strong human leadership to drive lasting impact.

What We Do

We understand that success in the changing and challenging energy business demands more leadership and top talent than ever before.

We partner with clients to solve complex business challenges through strategic talent transformation. We challenge conventional thinking to uncover and attract top-tier talent that drives real change.

Our suite of services includes:

·      Executive search

·      Leadership consulting

·      Executive assessment

·      Succession planning

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Our Expertise

Sectors

  • Oil & Gas
  • Renewables
  • Field Services  
  • Utilities – Power Transmission
  • Data Center Power Infrastructure
  • Clean Water and Air Technology
  • Integrated Energy Engineering & Construction

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Functional Roles

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Partnering & Transaction Director
  • Director Project Development
  • Country Manager / Managing Director
  • Chief Procurement Officer
  • EVP Business Development
  • Chief Technical Officer
  • Chief Brand and Marketing Officer
  • Chief Investment Officer

Practice Team

Kevin Howard 

Partner

With exceptional expertise in global energy and consumer products, Kevin delivers transformative leaders and talent that shape and drive the success of organizations. 

Daanish Iqbal

Partner

As a highly accomplished relationship builder with a track record of excellence, Daanish has played a pivotal role in placing over 120 CEO and C-level executives.

James Gathercole 

Partner

James serves key clients in the industrial, consumer, technology and professional services sectors. He has a keen interest in innovative, technology-enabled industrial, consumer and healthcare businesses.

Lukas Beech

Partner

Lukas Beech is one of the most influential search consultants in Asia, with about 20 years of deep expertise, especially in the Korean market.

Michelle Partipilo

Partner

Her experience spans a range of industries and sectors. Michelle specializes in VP, C-suite, and Board-Level searches primarily.

Gavin O' Malley

Partner

Gavin has been working in executive search for the last 13 years, having previously spent 10 years in international and local marketing roles at Unilever.

Markos Moya

Partner

Markos leads operations in Australia. With over 25 years of experience, Markos focuses on the Technology, Private Equity, and Retail industries.

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