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Vanguard Search Partners is an executive search firm focused exclusively on Distributed Generation and Utility-scale renewable energy across the United States and Germany.

Our work is grounded in deep market coverage, real-time intelligence, and a clear understanding of how these businesses scale.

Every search is led with precision and context, enabling our clients to make critical hiring decisions based on facts, not assumptions.

About VSP
Utility-scale wind generation aligned with long-term renewable energy and infrastructure investing.

Track Record

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98%

Fill success rate

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85%

Searches delivered ahead of timeline

Investment and leadership teams operating across renewable energy and infrastructure platforms.

100%

Retention of placed Retained Search candidates (13 mos)

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97%

Repeat business from satisfied clients

Our Sectors

  • Grid-scale energy storage infrastructure supporting renewable energy and power market investment.

    Energy Storage

    Standalone, Hybrid

  • Distributed Generation and Utility-scale solar PV infrastructure within renewable energy and infrastructure investment portfolios.

    Solar PV

    DG, Utility-scale, Rooftop

  • Large-scale wind energy projects supporting renewable energy investment platforms.

    Wind

    Onshore, Offshore

  • Bloom Energy fuel cell energy storage system supporting clean power generation and renewable energy infrastructure in the United States.

    Fuel Cell Gas

    DG, Onsite Power

  • Data centre infrastructure supported by renewable energy and grid-connected power assets.

    Data Centres

    Hyperscale, Co-location, Edge

  • A landscape with green grassy field, large trees, a lake, and a mountain in the background. There are power lines and a tall electrical transmission tower in the foreground.

    Power Grids

    T&D, Interconnection

Sectors

Our Clients

Private Markets

Private Markets
Public Markets

Public Markets
Corporates & Strategics

Corporates & Strategics
Renewable Energy Platforms

Renewable Energy Platforms

Testimonials

  • Jake took the time to properly understand our business, the role, and the wider market before approaching candidates. The result was a short, high-quality shortlist that stood up commercially and culturally. The process was disciplined, efficient, and well-managed throughout.

    Partner, Private Capital Fund

  • Every candidate Jake presented was high-calibre, on-brief, and thoroughly vetted, including references. His process is seamless, structured, and professional. He added real value to our internal hiring function.

    Chief Financial Officer, Developer & IPP

  • I was struggling to fill this position for three months. Jake came in and had the role completed within three weeks. He was quick to respond and efficient, but it wasn’t just about speed. Every profile was high quality and exactly on spec. He understands this market, which made the process seamless.

    Head of Finance, Developer & IPP

  • What stood out was the precision of Vanguard’s approach. They didn’t flood us with profiles. Instead, they delivered a focused shortlist that matched both the technical requirements and the strategic direction of the business. Communication was clear, consistent, and commercially grounded from start to finish.

    VP Strategy, Energy Infrastructure Strategic

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