Search & Advisory Partner to Renewable Infrastructure Funds, Private Equity & IPPs

“Walter Hewitt were engaged to identify and appoint a Divestment Director capable of driving our exit strategy across multiple European markets. Their deep sector knowledge, rigorous assessment process and global network delivered a shortlist of truly outstanding candidates, one of whom we hired within 8 weeks.

In parallel, Walter Hewitt provided comprehensive compensation benchmarking for the role utilising comparable leadership positions in renewable infrastructure. This enabled us to design a competitive remuneration package aligned with our value‑creation objectives and market reality.

Throughout the engagement their team were highly professional, proactive and genuinely collaborative working seamlessly with our internal stakeholders and providing consistent updates and insights. We consider them a trusted strategic partner and would readily collaborate with them again for our senior mandates.”

“We engaged Walter Hewitt to support a critical hire for our investment team, an Investment Director with a track record in renewable infrastructure, capable of originating and executing transactions across Europe.

What impressed us most was their ability to understand not just the technical requirements of the role, but the strategic context of our fund’s growth trajectory. They delivered a high-quality, well-qualified shortlist with strong alignment to both our investment thesis and internal culture.

Walter Hewitt also provided valuable market insight and compensation benchmarking, allowing us to remain competitive and make a compelling offer. Their search process was efficient, transparent, and highly professional.

We’ve since retained them on additional mandates and continue to view them as a trusted partner in building out our senior leadership and deal teams.”

“Walter Hewitt played a vital role in supporting our international expansion across Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe and Italy, by sourcing and placing top-tier talent across BESS, Solar PV, and Wind. Key hires included Country Heads, Heads of Origination, Project Developers, PPA Managers, and Construction Managers.

They also helped build out our central functions in the Netherlands, successfully placing roles such as Head of Project Finance, Head of Procurement, M&A Manager, and Head of Construction. Their salary benchmarking by region ensured we remained competitive when going to market.

Their deep market insight, access to high-quality local talent, and collaborative approach made them a trusted and strategic partner. I would strongly recommend Walter Hewitt to any organisation scaling or entering new markets where impactful talent is critical.”

“Walter Hewitt supported us in hiring our first General Counsel, a strategic appointment as we scaled our investment platform across multiple jurisdictions. They quickly understood the complexity of the brief, delivering a strong shortlist of senior legal professionals with cross-border experience from both private practice and in-house roles. Their market insight and compensation guidance enabled a competitive offer, and the process was structured, discreet, and professionally managed.

We were particularly impressed by their ability to engage top-tier candidates with transparency and trust, and we look forward to partnering again on future mandates.”

“I can only give the very best recommendation to work with Walter Hewitt. Eduardo is the utmost professional person & recruiter that I have had the opportunity to work with. He supported me (hand in hand) throughout my recruitment process and was very professional. He has an extensive knowledge and network within the energy/renewables sector. He not only supported me in the recruiting process but also offered me helpful advice given the fact that I was relocating from another country.”

“We’ve partnered with Walter Hewitt Search & Selection for several years to support key hires across our business. They bring a highly professional and thoughtful approach investing time upfront to understand not only the requirements of each role, but also the culture and strategic direction of our organisation.

What sets them apart is the care they take in engaging candidates who are genuinely aligned and motivated, as well as the rigour with which they manage the entire process through to successful placement. Their post-placement support is equally strong, ensuring a smooth transition for both parties.

I would highly recommend Walter Hewitt as a trusted search partner.”

“Walter Hewitt is our go-to partner for executive search. Every profile is accompanied by a detailed, thoughtful synopsis, they clearly take the time to understand the full story behind each profile.

Their consistency in process, communication, and candidate experience sets them apart. They consistently outperform other suppliers on both quality and delivery.

Whether it’s a complex leadership brief or a time-sensitive hire, they operate with professionalism, discretion, and a deep understanding of our sector. A high-integrity partner and a pleasure to work with.”