Energy

We help energy companies globally navigate an increasingly complex landscape through executive search and consulting. We do this by bringing deep industry expertise, extensive international networks, and a rigorous, research-driven approach across all energy sectors, from traditional oil and gas operators to power and renewables as well as emerging clean technology innovators. 

• 50+ dedicated consultants worldwide, each with 15+ years of industry experience 
• 510+ assignments closed every year
• 75+ board consulting engagements completed annually
• 40+ CEO searches and succession plans delivered every year
• Trusted by companies ranging from diversified multibillion global companies to family-owned regional companies to PE-backed portfolio companies

At Egon Zehnder, we help companies in the Energy industry align leadership with the realities facing the sector:

• Global push towards decarbonization
• Pressure to meet growing energy demands
• Challenges allocating capital between competing energy technologies
• Geopolitical instability that can disrupt supply chains and energy flows
• Talent gaps and shortages caused by retiring workforces and diminished interest in traditional energy
• Need to modernize existing energy infrastructure, leveraging innovations in digital and other new technologies

Egon Zehnder’s Energy practice helps energy leaders navigate industry challenges by identifying talent with the right blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and adaptability. We provide market insight, assess leadership gaps, and deliver candidates equipped to drive transformation, manage risk, and lead through uncertainty.

We operate as strategic partners, combining deep sector expertise with a truly international reach across 71 offices and 37 countries. We build long-term relationships with clients, develop nuanced understanding of regional markets, and maintain robust global talent networks. Our firm applies rigorous assessment methodologies, integrates data and market intelligence into every search, and prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership pipelines. Our global reach allows us to effectively serve clients across geographies and ownership structures. 

We advise companies across all Energy segments and ownership structures, from multinational corporations to private equity portfolios to family-owned companies. 

• Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Oil & Gas Operators
• Oilfield Services
• Utilities
• Power and Renewables
• Energy transition, including energy storage and hydrogen, among others.
• GridTech and OEMs
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction

Our deep Energy expertise and international reach make us ideal thought partners to our clients. We bring sector insights and access to global talent pools. Our collaborative approach allows us to leverage firm networks and arrive at better solutions. Rather than simply filling a role, our Energy practice works closely with clients to define success, challenge assumptions, and align on long-term leadership needs. This partnership model leads to better cultural fit, stronger stakeholder alignment, and ultimately more durable hiring decisions— especially in an industry where the cost of a mis-hire at the leadership level can be significant. 

Our suite of services can be tailored to suit the situation at hand, and include:

• CEO Succession
• Leadership Assessment & Development
• Executive and Board Search
• Board Performance & Governance Advisory
• Organizational & Cultural Transformation
• Team Effectiveness