COMPLETED ASSIGNMENT: Partner, Energy and Utilities

Position: Partner, Energy and Utilities

Location: Houston, Texas

Salary: $587,000

Assignment Timescale: 24 weeks

Result: Completed           

 A global strategy firm expanding into the U.S. Energy & Utilities sector needed more than just a Partner. They needed someone who could win business, drive transformation, and build a practice from the ground up.

The challenge:

• A narrow talent pool—finding a leader with deep Oil & Gas consulting expertise and a proven track record in business growth.

• Intense competition—securing the right person before they were locked in elsewhere.

• High stakes—this hire would define the firm’s success in a critical market.

The process:

We mapped the top 50 strategy firms in the sector, tracked leadership moves, and engaged with those who had the right mix of experience, commercial instinct, and credibility. That led us to a Senior Partner—already delivering at the highest level—who was looking for the right platform to build and lead something new.

The result:

• A structured, efficient process that ensured alignment at every stage.

• A competitive six-figure offer, accepted within days.

• A high-impact leader secured—not just for today, but for long-term market expansion.

This was never about just hiring. It was about securing the right leader at the right time.

If you’re scaling a team, expanding into a new market, or looking for leadership that delivers real impact, let’s talk.

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Drew Hales

Position: Manager

Expertise: Strategy & Value Creation

Geographies:  Global

Drew’s specialism is supporting the growth and development of strategy & advisory clients, particularly in the private equity & deals service line, where he has assisted in growing teams across strategy, M&A, restructuring, transaction services and performance improvement.

These clients include boutique to global strategy firms and PE-focused businesses mainly notably across North America.

Drew’s network sits within senior revenue generators, teams and practice builders.

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