Sector Expertise

Our industry is in a state of flux. Changing environmental policy, investor expectations, and consumer sentiment are just a few of the factors leaders face at the macro level, whilst the digital and AI revolution has created the need for executives to reconsider their talent strategies as the traditional approach becomes gradually obsolete.

In order to thrive in this dynamic landscape, companies must have leaders who are agile, commercially innovative, and who possess the vision to see beyond the turbulence to set a strategic direction regardless. In short, leaders who lead for the future with the fortitude to stay the course.

Energy & Power

The energy market is experiencing significant transformations across all segments. In the upstream sector, there is significant M&A activity, alongside many companies investing in digital transformation and operations electrification technologies to optimize production while minimizing environmental impact. The midstream sector is responding to shifting demand by modernizing aging infrastructure, enhancing pipeline integrity through advanced monitoring systems, and expanding LNG infrastructure to accommodate growing global demand. In refining, the industry is investing in major upgrade projects to meet stringent emissions regulations and enhance fuel quality. The power sector is rapidly evolving with a surge in renewable energy investments, grid modernization, and the integration of smart technologies to improve efficiency and reliability.

Our meticulous research methodology provides our energy & power clients with the decision assurance they need in a rapidly evolving market.

Oil & Gas

Exploration and Production

Oilfield Services and Equipment

Midstream

CCUS

LNG

Refining & Fuels

Natural Gas & Crude Oil

Renewable and Biodiesel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Hydrogen

Power & Utilities

Renewables

Nuclear

Geothermal

Distributed Generation

Battery Storage

Materials & Chemicals

The chemicals & materials sector is adapting to a market driven by sustainability, technology, and changing consumer demands. In bulk chemicals, there is a strong push towards decarbonization, with the integration of green hydrogen and renewable feedstocks to cut carbon intensity. Specialty chemicals are seeing higher demand for bio-based products, with manufacturers focusing on sustainable solutions that can meet both performance, regulatory, and consumer needs. The materials sector is advancing recycling technologies and circular economy models to create closed-loop systems. Advanced materials like nanomaterials and smart materials are gaining momentum due to their roles in high-tech industries such as electronics, healthcare, and energy storage. Digitalization is also on the rise, with AI, machine learning, and IoT optimizing production, speeding up product development, and boosting supply chain resilience.

The value chains within the chemicals and materials sectors are vast and complex, but we possess the expertise to ‘connect the dots’ from raw material producers to end customers.

Chemicals

Specialty Chemicals

Engineered Polymers and Plastics

Biopolymers

Advanced Materials

  • Nanomaterials
  • Composites
  • Ceramics
  • Metals

Clean Technology

The cleantech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth and diversification, fueled by breakthroughs in technology and supportive regulatory frameworks including tax incentives and credits. CCUS and clean hydrogen projects continue to progress, offering a line of sight for decarbonization of a variety of industrial processes. Waste-to-energy and sustainable fuels are becoming key for efficient waste management and energy diversification. In wastewater, new technologies are enhancing the efficiency of resource recovery and pollutant removal, significantly contributing to improved water quality. The development of biomaterials is accelerating, offering sustainable alternatives to conventional performance materials in applications such as packaging, construction, and medical devices. Nuclear energy has significant tailwinds, supported by advancements in reactor design and increased policy support globally. Digital technologies, including AI, ML, and IoT, are optimizing energy systems, improving operational efficiency, and driving innovation across the cleantech landscape.

Organizations in this sector need executives who can drive category creation and excellence in first-of-a-kind projects. We have experience across the cleantech value chain, and understand the challenges and opportunities unique to this sector.

CCUS

Sustainable Fuels

Waste-to-Energy

Green Chemicals

Circular Materials

Renewable Energy

Energy Storage

Electric Vehicles

Sustainable Packaging

Private Equity

The private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) markets are experiencing notable shifts driven by strategic investment trends and sector-specific advancements. In PE, there is a particularly strong focus on growth investments and buyouts in the energy and cleantech sectors. The rise of data-driven decision-making and automation technologies is shaping investment strategies, with increased emphasis on digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across portfolios. In venture capital, funding activity is surging in high-growth areas such as artificial intelligence, biotech, and cleantech, driven by increased demand for solutions that address environmental and health challenges. The VC landscape is also adapting to a more competitive environment and a focus on supporting companies through longer growth cycles.

Firms must have leaders in their portfolio who are agile, commercially innovative, and who possess the vision to see beyond the turbulence to set a strategic direction regardless. We have the experience necessary to identify leaders who lead for the future with the fortitude to stay the course.

Private Equity

Venture Capital

Corporate Venture Funds

Advisory

Investment Banking

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