Executive Search > Clean Tech, Energy and Construction

Your Partner for Executive Search Across Cleantech, Industrial Tech, and Construction.

Exceptional leadership talent for sustainable industries, advanced technologies, and infrastructure excellence.

Contact us today to discuss how we can support your executive search needs.

Why Choose Bedford Group?

The Cleantech, Industrial Technology, and Construction sectors are critical to shaping a sustainable and innovative future. As one of the top firms specializing in cleantech and renewable energy executive search, Bedford Group TRANSEARCH excel in finding the visionary leaders who drive these industries forward. Whether transforming renewable energy, advancing industrial processes, or reimagining modern infrastructure, we help build resilient organizations to meet the demands of the future.

Specialized in Cleantech Recruitment

With dedicated Cleantech, Power, Construction, and Industrial Technology practices, Bedford’s deep industry knowledge is extensive and unparalleled. Our sector-specific expertise spans renewables, climate change, and earth tech to industrial tech – revolutionizing production, robotics and digital manufacturing – and construction, where we deliver leadership for smart cities, green infrastructure and modern engineering.

Proven Diagnostic Tools for a Perfect Fit

Our proprietary assessment tools measure candidates across four critical dimensions: Culture, Team, Performance, and Leadership, ensuring the leaders we place are ideally suited to drive innovation and success.

Thought Leadership That Stands Out

Bedford’s annual Cleantech Industry Board and Executive Compensation Report is the only North American-published study of its kind, providing essential insights to keep your organization competitive.

Driving Innovation and Growth

We understand that exceptional leaders are the driving force behind growth and profitability, spurring innovation by blending business knowledge with technological savvy. By leveraging our proven executive search process and proprietary talent management tools, we connect you with the visionary talent needed to achieve these outcomes.

#1

performing office among 60 global TRANSEARCH locations

93%

three-year retention rate for placed candidates

6000+

successful executive searches globally

85%

of our clients come from repeat business

60

offices in 40+ countries

Cleantech Compensation Reports

Stay Ahead with Industry-Specific Insights

 

We routinely conduct industry-specific compensation surveys, providing clients with practical insights and guidance to ensure competitive pay practices that meet stakeholder expectations.

Download our latest compensation reports for Clean Tech and Renewable Energy sectors.

Comprehensive Solutions

Retained Executive Search

In today’s fast-changing world, a successful executive search is more critical than ever. Bedford specializes in cleantech recruitment, using our deep industry knowledge and proprietary tools to identify the right leaders for you.

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With a 93.4% three-year retention rate and over 5,000 successful searches globally, we are the #1 performing TRANSEARCH office among 60 locations. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in 42% of shortlisted candidates being diverse in 2024, and 85% of our clients return for repeat business.

Retained Board Search

We’ve helped hundreds of clients build effective, inclusive, decisive and strategic boards that bring diversity of thought, background and perspective and help to provide the framework to deliver exceptional corporate performance.

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Your board is counted on for guidance and sound judgment, and you can count on us to deliver board members that are fit for purpose in today’s rapidly emerging business and social environment. We have experience conducting search and succession planning for entire Board teams, Chair of the Board and Directors.

Executive & Board Compensation Services

We advise Executive Committee and Board of Directors for public and private companies on all aspects of executive and Board remuneration, ensuring compensation strategies align with organizational goals and market competitiveness.

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Our services cover salary structure and planning, annual cash incentives, and long-term incentives such as stock options, RSUs, PSUs, DSUs, and phantom share plans. We also assist with termination provisions, change-in-control planning, and employee savings or share purchase plans. Contact us or visit our Executive & Board Compensation Services page to learn more.

Proactive Talent Scouting & Succession

Progressive boards and senior executives face increasing challenges in managing their leadership teams. We address these needs with customizable Talent Scouting Research Reports, delivered ahead of annual talent reviews.

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These reports provide a multi-dimensional review of each role, its development, and future leadership requirements. They include detailed profiles, Bedford’s insights on North American and global talent, real-time benchmarks to compare internal capabilities, and opportunities to build relationships with top candidates through discreet, transparent meetings. With expertise in cleantech executive search, we help shape your organization’s talent agenda for success.

Subsectors We Serve

Specialized Expertise in Clean Tech and Green Energy Executive Search

Cleantech

Renewable Energy
Energy and Utilities
Battery & Energy Storage
AgTech, EarthTech and WaterTech
BioGas and
Waste Management

Industrial Technology

Robotics
IoT
Automation
Manufacturing

Construction

Urban Planning
Smart Infrastructure
Engineering
Architecture

Recruiting Top-Level Roles in Clean Tech, Energy, and Construction

We specialize in cleantech executive search services for a wide range of leadership roles, including C-suite titles such as CEO, CFO, and CTO, as well as functional roles like Vice Presidents, Directors, and Project Managers. Our expertise ensures we identify top talent to meet the unique needs of each organization.

In addition to core leadership roles, we source technical leaders who drive innovation in novel technologies, from advanced materials in Cleantech to automation in Industrial Tech. We also secure business development and origination talent to help your organization expand into untapped markets, ensuring a leadership team that combines technical expertise with strategic growth capabilities.

Leaders Choose Bedford

Empowering Success Through Cleantech Executive Search

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Meet Our Team

Trusted Experts in Cleantech Recruitment

Amrit Sandhu

Amrit Sandhu

Client Partner, Power & Industrial Technology

Monika Mrowinski

Monika Mrowinski

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Your Partner in Cleantech Executive Search

Let’s Build the Future Together

Partner with Bedford Group for cleantech and renewable energy executive search that delivers lasting results. Let’s build the leadership team that will drive your organization’s success in the clean energy future.