INDUSTRIES
Hydrogen Executive Search
H.W Anderson has partnered with multiple firms looking to develop their Hydrogen presence. The energy transition and drive for many businesses to get to net zero has led to the increased demand for clean energy sources, like Hydrogen. It is a clean fuel that has benefits for the environment and can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels. However, the overall benefits to the environment depend on the way the Hydrogen is produced. There are various ways of production but the 3 main types are Green, Blue and Grey. The most environmentally friendly is Green as it is produced in a climate-neutral manner. It can be used to decarbonise heavy industry, heating homes and businesses, shipping and aviation sectors.
The market for Hydrogen is still viewed as immature in its development and requires government intervention/targets to overcome hurdles in transportation, innovation, infrastructure and cost of production. As a result, investment into the space is generally long term and it’s not widely traded yet. At HW Anderson, we are seeing significant interest and investment in the industry and are staying close to this developing market.
HYDROGEN MARKETS COVERAGE
Functional Scope
We deliver Hydrogen executive search solutions across the supply chain for positions in Europe, Asia and the US. We run searches with clients for Heads of Hydrogen, Originators, Commercial Developers, Business Development Manager’s/Director’s, Commercial Advisors, Principal Investors, Project Managers and Research/Analytics.
Role Types:
- Originators/Business Developers: We work with our clients to find commercial originators that source off-take and production as well as investment opportunities. Due to the nascent nature of the hydrogen market it is often difficult to assess when originators have had success in execution instead of just strategic planning – our maps, intelligence and relationships have enabled us to identify and track the deal makers actually transacting.
- Principal Investments: We provide hydrogen executive search services to help our clients find investment structurer’s that source JV’s, partnerships and investment opportunities (infrastructure, technology etc). Private Equity JVs and direct investment in the hydrogen infrastructure sector continues to be a key trend for us.
- Research/Analytics: We work with our clients to find researchers/analyst’s that utilise their skills to support decision-making at the senior management level and deal makers.
Global Strategic Relationships
Our Clients
As a global hydrogen executive search firm, we have clients across all major hubs. In terms of production, the European Union, the US, China, Japan and South Korea are frontrunners and have set targets and commitments to Hydrogen, identifying it as being a potential fuel of the future. We work with clients globally and partnered with firms in Europe, Singapore and the US. We work with US and European based PE clients alike as they continue to invest in the hydrogen sector.
CLIENT TYPES
Diverse Relationships
We partner with a broad range of clients to provide a view of the market through market mapping and a thorough search of the space to find the most suitable candidates for their business and objectives.
PRODUCERS
PRODUCERS
We work with producers of Hydrogen that are involved in sourcing and investing in the production and storage of Hydrogen. This can be across brownfield and greenfield projects or through JV’s/partnerships. We work with clients to source suitable candidates that have experience in this space.
MERCHANTS
MERCHANTS
We deliver Hydrogen executive search services to commodity merchants that want to develop their exposure to Hydrogen in the forms of off-take, investment opportunities, and arbitrage opportunities and to identify synergies with their existing business.
PRIVATE EQUITY
PRIVATE EQUITY
Our private equity clients are building out in this market due to the long-term nature of Hydrogen which suits their investment style as they have the ability to invest for longer periods of time. In particular, infrastructure or energy-focused PE firms. They are interested in sourcing deal originators and investment professionals coming from an investment banking or corporate finance background and that specialize in structuring transactions. We also partner with them to source candidates via tailored Hydrogen executive search processes for companies in their investment portfolios.
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Market Context
Ongoing Challenges
Biomass is a renewable organic material which is primarily sourced from plants, animals and other organic matter. The term biomass can cover a huge range of upstream products including wood waste, pellets, and animal materials. These products can be burned as a renewable energy source and are considered to be far less harmful than traditional fossil fuels. As the dialogue around alternative fuels grows, biomass is a key source for businesses to consider in their future activities. Governments have offered businesses significant subsidies in order to move their plant operations away from traditional sources to biomass. In particular, large businesses with coal fired power stations have been incentivised to adapt and use the products as an alternative. There is debate around biomass as a future fuel which threatens the sustainability of the market. The Fuel to Furnace dilemma essentially questions how much CO2 is produced by burning the wood, and if this is in itself renewable. Further political debates also question if the continual planting of trees will in fact create meaningful carbon offsetting. Our team is well placed to help firms as they make key hires to navigate the future of the biomass markets.