Oliver Hastie

Vice President – Renewable Energy (USA)

oliver@climate17.com +17184121271

Ollie is the Director of Climate17’s USA Renewable Energy business, leading the company’s expansion in the renewable energy sector across the United States. With 17 years of experience in headhunting and recruitment, including founding and successfully selling a recruitment firm, Ollie has a proven track record of delivering top talent for purpose-driven organizations.

Specializing in technologies such as solar, energy storage, offshore and onshore wind, and power-to-X, Ollie and his team support clients throughout the entire project lifecycle—from early development to operations. His deep understanding of skill set, mindset, and cultural fit enables him to create effective talent solutions that align with the needs of both candidates and clients.

Ollie’s expertise in business development, leadership, and strategic talent acquisition makes him a trusted partner for renewable energy multinationals and start-ups alike, helping them succeed in competitive markets.

Our impact in their words

  

"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

"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 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

It's surreal how quickly you moved to make things happen, such a smooth execution. That was very impressive, Oliver. I have many recruiters that have reached out to me in past, but you have surpassed them in all aspects. Thank you.

Partner

"I just wanted to say it's been a pleasure working with Ollie! Ollie is extremely competent and a really great person to collaborate with. Thank you for all your work and support, I truly appreciate it. If you ever need anything and I can help, please don't hesitate to reach out."

HR Vice President, global IPP

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. I highly recommend Oliver to anyone seeking a dedicated and effective recruiter.

Vice President of Business Development - Renewable Energy

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Looking for renewable energy recruitment services in the USA? Frequently Asked Questions Answered.

Working in renewable energy recruitment in the USA, we are often asked how we succeed at finding highly specialized talent in a competitive and candidate-short market.

 

Looking for renewable energy recruitment services in the USA? Frequently Asked Questions Answered.

Working in renewable energy recruitment in the USA, we are often asked how we succeed at finding highly specialized talent in a competitive and candidate-short market.

 

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