The Energists
Company Information
Leading Principals
Firm Overview
Established in 1979, The Energists is a global search and advisory boutique focused on the energy sector and adjacent industries. The firm’s aim lies firmly on business outcomes for its clients’ – that is what happens after its work is done. With a team comprising former industry executives, technical experts, and functional professionals, a wealth of direct industry experience optimizes assignment cycle time and customer empathy. Domain expertise is foundational for The Energists: understanding the nuances, challenges, and opportunities within the energy ecosystem is where its core organizational competencies lie. These factors, as well as intrinsic sector network, commitment to continuous improvement, and comprehensive suite of behavioral and cognitive assessment tools, afford the delivery of tailored solutions to elevate clients’ teams while derisking strategies without compromise. The Energists’ typical search mandates include leadership and high impact individual contributor roles. Working across the private and public sectors, the firm’s portfolio of clients extends along the value stream and across value chains of energy, on a fuel source agnostic basis. These include Integrated Utilities (IOUs, POUs & Co-ops); Oil & Gas Companies; IPPs; Government; Transportation, Energy Banking / Financial Services / Investment (Equity & Debt); EPCIs; and Technology providers.
- Industry Focus
- Functional Expertise
- Areas of Service
Executive Search
Financial Services
Global Energy Value Chains
Global Energy Value Stream
Government
Industrial
Legal/Compliance
Non-Profit
Sustainability
Chief Diversity Officer
CHRO
High Impact Individual Contributors
Human Resources
Legal/Compliance
Managing Partner
President
Vice President
Contingent Search
Culture Advisory
Culture Shaping
Executive Coaching
Interim
Interim/Fractional Corporate Development
Leadership Consulting
Leadership Development
M&A Advisors
Onboarding
Succession Planning
Off-Limits Policy
12-months is standard, longer by negotiation
Average Time to Completion on Assignment
90-180 days executive level; 45-90 staff level
News Briefings
A Candidate Placed; One Year Into the Job
The Energists is a boutique executive search firm focused on the energy sector. Its client list is diverse across the energy industry, geographies, and business scenarios. A boutique, high integrity firm established in 1979, The Energists operates exclusively within the energy industry. Its staff comprises accomplished industry professionals and leaders, each with their own area...
The Energists Assists Covenant Testing Technologies with CFO Search
Houston, TX-based executive search firm The Energists has helped to recruit Scott McReaken as the new CFO of oilfield services and equipment (OFSE) business Covenant Testing Technologies (CTT) in The Woodlands, Texas. Elizabeth Linhart led the search, supported by Jon Hill and the research team. “It’s been a pleasure getting to know the team at both...
The Energists Expands to Dallas
Houston, TX-based executive search firm The Energists recently opened a new office in Dallas, TX, and named Elizabeth Linhart as a partner. “I am thrilled to establish a physical presence in Dallas, bringing the firm closer to its mid-continent client base,” said Jon Hill, managing partner at The Energists. “Elizabeth’s addition to the team represents...
