Climate17 Search is a global executive search practice, undertaking executive, C-suite and board-level appointments for purpose-driven organisations.

Born from our belief that building a fair and sustainable world is both necessary and achievable, Climate17 Search was established to ensure today’s progressive leaders are rightly positioned at the heart of businesses that are building the green and blue economies of tomorrow.

With over 35 years of combined experience recruiting across Renewable Energy and Sustainability markets, and a proven track record of delivering senior-level mandates for a diverse range of organisations, our three Directors head up the practice. 

Their extensive experience, in-depth market knowledge and well-established professional networks are what differentiate Climate17 Search from larger, generic search firms.

Please contact us to discuss your next senior hire.

David Blake 
Director, Sustainability 
david@climate17.com

Tom Wolsey 
Director, Renewable Energy 
tom@climate17.com  

Carlos Soria Villegas
Director, Europe & LATAM Renewable Energy
carlos@climate17.com 

Climate17 Search highlights

In-depth consultation on job positioning, description, remuneration, hiring strategy, etc.

Rigorous and systematic market canvassing to understand its composition at any particular time

Market intelligence reports with full visibility of candidate landscape and industry benchmarks

Employer branded targeted campaigns

Our impact in their worlds

"I had the pleasure of Climate17 representing me recently. As well as being passionate and knowledgeable about the renewables industry, I found them to be extremely professional and responsive, providing valuable support and keeping me informed throughout the entire process – nothing was too much trouble! I would highly recommend their skills."

- Renewable Energy Development Director

"Climate17 have brought a refreshing approach and personal style to what can often be a challenging recruitment environment. They have been proactive, friendly, extremely helpful and always go the extra mile. They also work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. They have made my life easier on numerous occasions for which I can’t thank them enough and I look forward to continuing to work together."

- HR Manager, Energy & Sustainability Consultancy

"David was really helpful in finding my current role. He immediately understood that my background was not the typical one for the roles I was interested in pursuing, but also recognised that I did have the transferrable skills to make it work. He gave some great advice throughout the interview process and ultimately I got the job! I couldn't recommend him and Climate17 more highly!"

- Head of Growth and Supply – Low Carbon Fuels Supplier

"They were our top recruiter in terms of both quality and volume. The team at Climate17 were always so receptive to our challenges and accommodated our recruitment process, timeframes and requests. They were incredibly supportive when we were working on improving the diversity and inclusivity in our hiring – from anonymising CVs, providing gender-neutral bios, to reaching out to new networks."

- Head of People and Talent – Energy Flexibility Software Provider

"I had the pleasure of Tom representing me recently. As well as being passionate and knowledgeable about the renewables industry, I found Tom to be extremely professional and responsive, providing valuable support and keeping me informed throughout the entire process – nothing was too much trouble! I would highly recommend his skills."

- Development Director – Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Developer

"It was a pleasure working with Kris. He goes above and beyond to support the recruitment process. Looking forward to working together in the future as well."

- Markets Strategy Manager - Energy Flexibility Provider

"Climate17 est un cabinet de recrutement très professionnel et soucieux du détail. Ils sont experts sur leur secteurs et passionnés par le marché des énergies renouvelables. Ils sont très attachés à la qualité et s'efforce toujours de trouver les meilleurs talents pour notre entreprise."

- Directeur des Ressources Humaines, Producteur d’Energie Renouvelable

"Lucy was excellent in recommending a property manager role for me. She checked in with me before the interviews, and was professional, supportive, and responsive throughout the process which made me feel confident and well-informed at every stage. David was also very helpful, answering all my questions when I was offered the role."

- Property Manager

"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Oliver during my recent job search. Oliver possesses deep industry knowledge and excels at matching candidates with suitable opportunities. He is very responsive and truly committed to the long term success of his clients."

- VP of Development

"I highly recommend Rachel to anyone seeking a dedicated and effective recruiter. Rachel was incredibly helpful in my job search, providing professional support throughout the process. Her timely advice and feedback were key in securing my new position."

- Joseph Fisher - Climate & Nature Manager, John Swire & Sons

"I'm happy to recommend Sonny. He sourced candidates that fitted our brief, was always contactable (over and beyond his working hours), and managed the successful candidate well from start to finish, keeping him engaged and providing stability while we made our decision."

- Robert Blake, Renewable Energy Development

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