ESG & Sustainability Executive Search.

Permanent search for sustainability leadership in finance and business. UK, US and Europe. Certified B Corp.

Responsible investment. ESG data and stewardship tech. Impact finance. Corporate sustainability. Private equity and portfolio companies.

Responsible investment. ESG data and stewardship tech. Impact finance. Corporate sustainability. Private equity and portfolio companies.

Who we place.

Chief executives and C-level leaders for specialist firms and non-profits. Heads of sustainability and ESG. Responsible investment and stewardship leads. Sustainable finance and impact investment professionals. And the commercial and product people who sell and build ESG data.

Who we work for.

Asset managers and asset owners, ESG data and stewardship technology businesses, impact and development finance, corporates, private equity portfolio companies and non-profits. UK, US and Europe.

How we work.

Forty-five minutes with the hiring manager on what the person will actually do. Direct approaches to people who aren't looking. Interviews for motivation as much as experience. A shortlist inside two weeks — 95% of our placements come from it. Permanent search is what we do; interim on request.

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Responsible investment. ESG data and stewardship tech. Impact finance. Corporate sustainability. Private equity and portfolio companies.

Responsible investment. ESG data and stewardship tech. Impact finance. Corporate sustainability. Private equity and portfolio companies.

34,000+

people in our sustainability network

What sets us apart

Why Farrell — a small, specialist firm that only does this.

95%

of placements from our first shortlist

1–2 weeks

to shortlist

“A real partner in my hiring processes. I found the entire team professional and knowledgeable. The result: hiring an excellent and diverse group of bright, enthusiastic, and thoughtful talent which contributed to differentiated and professional teams.”
— CEO
“Brilliant team, and truly a service that stands out with its bespoke approach to both employee and employer—far beyond traditional recruitment! The process was professional, smooth, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish.”
— Net Zero and Sustainability consultant

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