ENGINEERED FOR RESULTS
Your Business Development And Growth Partner
We partner with businesses to accelerate growth by building tailored development strategies. From shaping business growth plans and strengthening existing client relationships to expanding networks and opening new opportunities, we help organisations create the connections and strategies needed for long-term success. We work with like-minded, purpose-driven clients who are committed to a positive impact, ensuring that every partnership is built on shared values. Through consulting, coaching, and hands-on support, we enable leaders and teams to unlock potential and drive meaningful business growth.
FROM PLANNING TO PERFORMANCE
Growth Built On Strong Partnerships
Business Development combines clear strategy with practical delivery. This includes shaping business growth plans, strengthening client relationships, and expanding networks into new markets. With consulting, coaching, and hands on support, the service provides the tools and structures teams need to unlock potential, convert opportunities, and achieve measurable long term results.
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BUILT FOR THE GREEN ECONOMY
What Makes Hummingbird Different
We help organisations shape the leadership that shape the future. We partner with those building a climate-resilient world, and we know the talent it takes to get there.
Sector-Specific Knowledge
We understand the commercial trends shaping the net zero transition. That insight informs every brief, shortlist and recommendation.
Global and Local Capability
Our reach and experience is global. We adapt to the cultural and operational differences that affect leadership both regionally and globally.
Scalable Support for Growth
From a single critical hire to a full-scale international expansion, our services flex with your business needs, supporting both strategic and organic growth.
Sustainability as Standard
Sustainability is central to how we evaluate leadership. By prioritising sustainability as a core competency, we identify leaders who create long-term value and drive meaningful impact for both their organisations and the environment.
A Five-Stage Recruitment Process
Designed for precision and long-term success. From defining role requirements to onboarding, our approach ensures every hire aligns with your goals and culture.
Human-Centric, Values-Led Approach
We take the time to understand your company’s mission and culture ensuring every candidate fits not just the job, but your purpose and values.
Multi-Disciplinary Talent Reach
We maintain relationships across leadership, commercial, technical and operations, which enables us to identify leadership candidates capable of bridging technical and strategic domains. This breadth is essential for organisations working across interconnected systems.
Deep, Established Networks
Our reach spans across renewables, cleantech, and sustainability. We collaborate with companies and organisations across the entire sustainability value chain, from innovative clean energy developers to impact investors driving transformative change. We don’t rely on job boards, we deliver through relationships.
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SPECIALISTS IN THE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
Our Areas of Expertise
We help organisations shape the leadership that shapes the future. We partner with those building a climate-resilient world, and we know the talent it takes to get there.
Executive Search
Executive leadership in the sustainability sector demands more than generalist credentials. We identify individuals with the technical rigour, commercial acumen and transformative mindset to lead within complex, decarbonising environments. Each search is calibrated to align with both commercial performance and climate-aligned governance.
Market Insights
We provide tailored market insights to support recruitment and expansion plans, giving organisations the intelligence they need to make informed decisions. Our analysis covers key skills in demand, talent availability, and salary benchmarks, helping businesses understand the competitive landscape and attract the right leaders. By combining real-time market sentiment with deep sector expertise, we empower our clients to plan confidently and secure the talent essential for sustainable growth.
Business Development
We accelerate growth by combining tailored strategies with targeted relationship building. Our approach blends market planning, client engagement, and strategic network expansion to unlock new opportunities. Through structured planning, hands-on support, and coaching, we empower organisations to build meaningful connections and deliver sustainable, measurable results.
Consultancy on Leadership Structure
Strategic planning requires clarity on capability. We advise boards and leadership teams on role design, succession risk, and the evolving leadership demands of sustainable growth. Our consultancy work bridges technical competency with future-focused organisational design.
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THE GROWTH JOURNEY
A Clear Process From Strategy To Results
Each step builds on the last, from diagnosing goals and shaping growth strategies to hands on delivery and long term capability building. This process ensures organisations see early progress, measurable outcomes, and lasting improvements to their commercial engine.
1
Specification
Define competencies, qualifications, and company goals.
2
Sourcing
Leverage extensive networks and market insights.
3
Scrutiny
Rigorous candidate assessment.
4
Selection
Collaborate with stakeholders to choose the best fit.
5
Support
Onboarding and transition planning to ensure success.
Send Us A Message
Hiring for your team or exploring your next career move? Let’s start a conversation. We take a personal approach; listening first, and offering thoughtful guidance based on your needs. We're here to support you!
