Overview
William Gibbs is a principal in Heidrick & Struggles’ London office and a member of the global Technology & Services Practice.
Experience
Will has more than 10 years of experience building executive and non-executive teams for a range of clients across the climate technology ecosystem. He has supported corporations in their decarbonization and sustainability agendas and has built teams for leading venture capital, private equity, and infrastructure investors as they work to commercialize emerging technologies.
Will’s functional focus ranges from board mandates to commercial, operational, financial, and technology-specific roles. His expertise spans energy storage and batteries, energy/grid management, CCUS, hydrogen, renewables, sustainable fuels, sustainable materials, and circularity.
Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Will worked with a leading global executive search firm for several years, where he helped establish their energy transition and sustainability practice. Most recently, he worked with an organization focused on supporting venture and growth clients in the climate technology space.
Education
Leeds University, Environmental Management