Candidates

We’re a client-focused executive search firm, yet we place equal value upon the relationships we have with our candidates.

The vast majority of the candidates we work with and help are not actively on the job market and are not seeking a new challenge. They are busy doing the best they can for their present employer. Usually, they will have a frustration or two that isn’t being addressed in their workplace. It could be lack of career development or growth opportunity, or it could be the products, services, or management they are working with. It could be any number of things, and while not ‘actively’ looking for a new role they are open to hearing about great opportunities.

All good candidates that are focused on their career are open to hear about great opportunities, it is about the right opportunity at the right time.

Of course sometimes things happen that are unforeseen – redundancies, relocations, dramatic changes in working conditions, that move a candidate from ‘passive’ to ‘active’. Of course, we work with these candidates too, doing our best to find them better opportunities with our clients.

At Hyperion Executive Search we respect the fact that the candidates we approach may not be ready to move at this time, or maybe not for the role we initially had in mind. The key thing is we listen. Listen to your frustrations, listen to your motivations, listen to your ‘ideal’ working environment, and when we have something that we feel might suit, we’ll contact you.

The right opportunity may take a week, a month, or a year, but we’ll stay in touch, build a genuine relationship, and work with you.

Sadly, too many recruiters see a good candidate only as a ‘fee’, we see them as people; people with their own dreams and aspirations, just as we have.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Testimonials

At Hyperion Executive Search many of our searches are ‘under the radar’, especially executive and strategically important hires. However we do publish many live mandates which you can access and apply to below.