
Executive Search for Climate Tech & Sustainability Leaders
We help climate innovators hire the AI, data, and technical leaders they can’t afford to get wrong, from carbon intelligence to circular economy analytics.
What’s Changing in Climate Tech & Sustainability?
Climate Tech is moving from niche to necessity, with investment booming across energy, carbon removal, sustainable materials, and grid modernization. As the space is becoming more data-driven — with AI in energy modelling, climate forecasting, and emissions tracking — the talent challenges are intensifying. Emerging climate tech companies hiring AI, data, and technical leaders face fierce competition as these skills are now a critical competitive differentiator.

Mission-driven startups and VC-backed scaleup

AI-first and platform-led climate tech innovators

Established firms and funds building ESG-focused tech portfolios
Typical Searches in Climate Tech & Sustainability
Chief Data Officer
Head of AI & ML
VP Product
VP of Climate Analytics or Head of Emissions Modelling
CTO
Head of Engineering
Head of Machine Learning
Director of Environmental Data Science
Head of Climate Analytics
Need help scoping your next critical role? We can help define it — not just fill it.
Mission-Aligned Leaders Who Can Also Scale a Team? Rare.
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Interdisciplinary roles requiring both scientific fluency and AI/data expertise
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Fragmented regulation and evolving ESG disclosure mandates
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Scarcity of leaders with both technical and mission-driven startup experience
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High variability in business models: from hardtech to SaaS to carbon markets
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Global competition for talent — with many candidates not actively searching
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Fierce competition from big tech and ESG funds
Sector-Savvy, Tech-Literate, Mission-Aligned
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Lucent Smart Search® delivers hybrid leaders at the intersection of data, engineering, and climate impact
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Deep sector fluency across AI, climate, and sustainability hiring
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Executive search, interim, and embedded talent solutions
Book a Discovery Call
Our expertise in mapping talent across tech sectors offers an invaluable advantage in securing the people poised to fuel your next stage of growth. To find out if we can help you secure talent for your team from specific markets, book a no-obligation 20-30 minute consultation call.