Executive Search: helping Cleantech companies to scale
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At Hyperion we have sourced and placed top talents across most of the cleantech sector, from novel Hydrogen technologies to smart buildings. Our core markets are...
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We are a retained executive search firm, we deliver world class talent at Executive, Leadership and Non-Executive levels, we also recruit other strategically important hires
Stephen is a very professional recruiter, always enthusiastic and present. He followed and helped me during all the recruiting process with clear information, and advice. Talking with him, you can feel he loves his job and his natural empathy with people is something that allows him to go further the standard recruiting process. He's an expert about the e-mobility market and really updated; we had more than a talk about that, and for the first time in my professional life I've been recruited by a person who really was able to deep analyze and evaluate my competencies.
Always present with updates at every recruiting step, I can say he really is the right person in the right place.
Alessandro Cicerchia
Sales Country Manager Italy at Alfen
David and the team at Hyperion have just completed an assignment for us, from which we would 100% recommend their services. We commissioned the work with them because our previous attempt to use a conventional agency in our sector (automotive) had been useless. They quickly understood the needs of the assignment and delivered above expectations, giving us a good choice of high quality and well matched candidates to select from. Thank you
Amanda Lyne
Managing Director at ULEMCo Ltd
I've used Hyperion on multiple searches and they've been great.
They sourced excellent candidates, brought great insights and were comfortable to work with us on the journey as we evolved our thinking in what we wanted. I think a lot of that stems from their strength and values as a cleantech focused company.
I'd happily work with them again.
Ben Murphy
IP Group, Investment Director
Ross 'cold' approached me and 2 months later I was in a new role as VP WW Sales at a scale-up company, that I absolutely love!
I wasn't actively looking for a new role and didn't know I was open to even look until Ross contacted me. This alone should be a testament to how good Ross is at connecting the right talent and employers together. Ross is well-researched with a consultative approach to provide great initial 'matchmaking', followed by an ability to create the right environment for exploratory conversations to blossom.
I enjoyed working with Ross through my recent recruitment process. My advice, if Ross contacts you, it is well worth a discussion, he may have something of significant interest!
Chris Evens
Senior Vice President of Sales at PVcase
LeydenJar Technologies has been working with Hyperion on a few vacancies for the last couple of years. Recently, with the support of Hyperion team we have welcomed a new valuable member to our leadership team, our COO. We had the pleasure to work with David Beeston. Although the search was challenging, he was always available for discussions and proactively looking for the best candidate to match our requirements. David was providing timely and detailed update on the progress and we are very happy with the outcome.
Christian Rood
CEO @ LeydenJar Technologies
David contacted me early November 2021 regarding the opportunity to join HySiLabs as CEO and supported me in the entire process up to the signature of the contract and my start date. I would like to thank David for establishing a very cordial, human and positive candidate relationship like a coach. David supported me in taking the decision through weekly call to evaluate if there is chemistry and alignment of personalities with the founders and I think the way you proceed is the right way. I would like to thank David for his continuous support.
Corine Dubruel
CEO-Chair @ HSL Technologies (Formerly HySiLabs)
David was a total surprise for me, since you can rarely find "real partners" in the recruiting world. I can say it was a pleasure for me to work with him, he helped me throughout my entire recruiting process. I recommend David for all your future recruiting needs!
Daniel Mares
Sales Manager, Europe @ TWS
I found David to be helpful, informative and professional throughout the process. I highly recommend him and Hyperion and wouldn’t hesitate to pass over candidates and roles alike.
Dan Moore
Head of BESS Asset Management @ Root Power/Ylem Energy
I was recruited by David for the role of Chair of Mixergy, a cleantech start-up company entering its growth phase. David was professional throughout the process, he not only kept me updated on my progress through the recruitment steps but also offered guidance on how VC-led investment boards approached the challenge of securing a chair. David continued to stay in contact after the selection decision was made to ensure that my first month in Mixergy was a positive experience, also checking in with the other board members - excellent stakeholder management. From initial contact, through the interview process, contract discussions, and starting the role, David was supportive, engaging, and effective. He delivered an excellent fit between client-side requirements and my skill set and aspirations, great work!
David Pinder
Executive Chair – Mixergy
I was recruited by David for the role of Chair of Mixergy a cleantech start-up company entering its growth phase. David was professional throughout the process, he not only kept me updated on my progress though the recruitment steps but also offered guidance on how VC led investment boards approached the challenge of securing a chair. David continued to stay in contact after the selection decision was made to ensure that my first month in Mixergy was a positive experience also checking in with the other board members - excellent stakeholder management. From initial contact, through the interview process, contract discussions and starting the role, David was supportive, engaging and effective. He delivered an excellent fit between client side requirements and my skill set and aspirations, great work!
David Pinder
Executive Chair - Mixergy Ltd
I am writing to highly recommend David as an Executive Recruiter. In my experience working with him, I found him to be not only highly professional and proactive but also a great communicator who understands the needs of both the company and the candidate.
Fergal Harrington-Beatty
Head of Business Development @ E-magy
Steve and the team at Hyperion are reliable and operate with integrity. Steve a pleasure to work with and is a great communicator, regularly updating both candidates and clients. Of most value, he knows the industry and people within it very well and takes time to match roles with individuals, taking care that the match works for both parties, which gives everyone involved the best chance of long term success.
Geoff Dawson
Head of Product & Innovation at Drax
Stephen and the Hyperion team are great. We needed some support to help find our first Head of Business Development at Trojan. Stephen helped identify some fantastic candidates for the role and in the end we were delighted with our final hire. Very professional team and service and clearly extremely well connected in the EV charging sector.
Ian Mackenzie
CEO and Founder at Trojan Energy
David Beeston Hyperion supported the hiring of our Director of Policy & Markets Development. This was a very important hire for Piclo as we embarked on further expansion into international markets, and we needed an experienced industry specialist who could bring deep policy know-how coupled with a strategic commercial mindset.
David delivered a shortlist of high quality, diverse candidates and supported us each step of the way leading to the successful hire of Matthew (Billson). I would highly recommend using the Hyperion team for senior, strategic roles in a growing energy scale-up.
James Johnston
CEO @ Piclo
David and the team at Hyperion stand out in this industry as professional and highly experienced with the ability to understand an assignment from all angles, and manage the process with an exceptional degree of dedication. I have had approaches from a large number of people in the search and selection industry over many years with varying experiences, but highly recommend David and the team. Industry is changing rapidly as automotive and energy services evolve and David had a breadth of understanding that covers a wide range of industries, not just part of it. You quickly feel you have known him for a long time and he immediately proves he is trying to find the best outcome for all parties so I trusted his advice completely.
Karl Anders
Electric Vehicle | eMobility | Smart Charge Infrastructure | Industry Influencer | Leading change Electric Vehicle | eMobility | Smart Charge Infrastructure | Industry Influencer |
David is a very professional detailed, hands and emphatic recruiter. He has a good balance and relation with candidates without losing sight of strategic objectives. He was very prompt and clear on the steps going forward. I would highly recommend David as your recruiter for his dedication.
Mats Blacker
Chief Executive Officer at HYMETH
David approached me about the role at Piclo when I was not actively looking. Throughout the discussions, I found David supportive, responsive, and very helpful in moving the process along, acting as an excellent go-between to ensure both parties felt we achieved a good outcome. I would happily recommend David to future employers and candidates.
Matthew Billson
Director of Policy and Markets Strategy @ Piclo
We worked with Hyperion to hire a world class Commercial Director at Arenko. This was an important strategic role for us to fill and getting the right person was imperative to accelerate the commercialisation of our technology and maintain our company culture. Hyperion carried out an extensive global search and presented a shortlist of highly qualified, screened candidates, from whom there was a clear stand out. The candidate was based in California, US, so the appointment came with a number of challenges including package negotiation and relocation. Hyperion supported us through the process diligently and calmly, navigating between the stakeholders to broker the deal. We are delighted with the results! Thank you to the team at Hyperion for their support, and we would certainly recommend them to others.
Rupert Newland
CEO @ Arenko
Steve is a top professional - I would highly recommend working with him. It’s a 10 from me
Russell Olive
Business Development Director at Vaylens
David helped me secure my role with Canadian Solar EMEA. He guided me through the entire process with regular communication and advice throughout. For sure he stands out as a headhunter in the cleantech space.
Stefan van Doorn
Senior Key Account Manager, Utility – Germany @ Canadian Solar EMEA
I have worked with Wolfgang and his team for the recruitment of a number of senior roles both in the UK and Germany. I have always been impressed with the strength and depth of knowledge across the team whether recruiting for an MD role of a more specialist senior role. The number and quality of candidates has always been great enabling me to have an opportunity to meet a wide range of candidates ahead of selecting the final individuals who have subsequently joined the Horizon Group. I was particularly impressed with a recent video tool that Wolfgang and I used when setting out in detail the MD role for our German business - I thought this was an innovative way of presenting the role and my company.
Thom Thorp
CEO at Horizon Energy Infrastructure Limited
Highly recommended - professional with a personal touch. David provides an excellent, accurate and responsive service - communicates well and facilitates a good degree of preparation and feedback loops as key part of the process.
Tim Garfoot
VP of Sales @ About:Energy
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