ESG | Executive search for sustainability and corporate responsibility leadership

As environmental, social and governance expectations rise, organisations require leaders who can translate sustainability ambition into measurable outcomes. The right ESG executives combine policy fluency, corporate strategy and implementation capability. They turn purpose into performance while managing regulatory, reputational and transition risks.

We help clients identify and appoint senior ESG and sustainability leaders across sectors. Our mandates range from hiring Chief Sustainability Officers and Heads of ESG to appointing directors for climate, supply-chain sustainability, stakeholder engagement and impact reporting. We also place specialists in corporate responsibility, human rights due diligence and sustainable finance.

Roles we recruit for

• Chief Sustainability Officer / Head of Sustainability
• Head of ESG / Director ESG Strategy
• Head of Climate & Net-Zero Programmes
• Director Supply-Chain Sustainability
• Head of Responsible Investment / Sustainable Finance Lead
• Corporate Responsibility & Human Rights Directors
• ESG Data & Reporting Leads (incl. TCFD/CSRD readiness)
• Non-executive directors with ESG expertise

Our approach
We combine sector expertise with a rigorous, evidence-based search methodology. Each assignment begins with a focused diagnosis of your strategic priorities, reporting obligations and stakeholder expectations. From this foundation we define the leadership profile required; encompassing technical expertise, strategic gravitas and cultural fit.

Our search process blends targeted market mapping, confidential outreach and validated assessment techniques. We prioritise candidates who can demonstrate both delivery track records and the ability to influence at board level. Where relevant, we deploy scenario-based interviews and stakeholder reference mapping to verify experience in driving measurable ESG outcomes.

Get in touch
If you are considering a search for senior ESG leadership or would like strategic advice on board readiness and ESG capability, contact our specialists for a confidential conversation.