The energy and infrastructure sectors face profound structural transformations as they explore new and emerging markets. We help companies build a solid talent strategy, identifying the leaders who can enable them to capitalize on evolving opportunities and take their business into new high-growth areas.

Drawing on our experts across the world, Amrop’s dedicated teams of professional consultants take a structured approach to executive search based on their knowledge of the market and its key players, industry trends and a broad network of high-level relationships. The practice is configured to meet the demands of the following industry sub-sectors:

  • Energy oil and gas, nuclear, green technology
  • Infrastructure road, rail, ports, power, water, waste, telecoms.

Amrop partners and researchers combine deep sectorial knowledge with local market expertise, backed by global resources. We work closely with clients in the cost-effective, robust and sustainable deployment of global talent.

Our track record speaks for itself: since 2005, more than 30 specialist Amrop consultants have conducted close on 3,000 assignments in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors in all continents and for both public and private companies.

We specialise in board and executive leadership roles. More than 30% of our senior level recruitment involves sourcing the technical expertise crucial to success energy and infrastructure.

Context

Industry leaders in energy and infrastructure are dealing with volatile demand and escalating costs. The job is made more complex by environmental regulations, tax incentives, liberalisation processes and usage targets, amid increasing competition from both existing and new market players.

In this shifting landscape, companies face intensifying competition for talent. The availability of scarce skills is of serious concern, particularly in developing markets in Asia and Africa.

As the demand and supply of talent shifts across the globe, our clients seek senior executives who can support their business objectives in these challenging market conditions. Leaders who are adaptable and can cope with the accelerating pace of change. Leaders who are agile enough to take advantage of opportunities while maintaining a long-term strategic focus.

Expertise

Amrop understands the global energy and infrastructure business context and has deep insight into specific market segments. This enables us to identify top candidates who fit each client’s unique culture, structure, strategic objectives and business requirements. It facilitates true competitive advantage in the fast-changing global marketplace.

As the globalization of key talent continues apace, we work closely with multinational companies with operations in different jurisdictions. As such, we offer our clients a wealth of experience to meet their global resourcing demands.

We also understand the drivers of a new multi-generational, multi-cultural workforce. We can assist you in designing a compelling employee value proposition to attract and retain highly-skilled executives with the leadership qualities and resilience to lead your company in new growth areas.