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Power Executive Search - power infrastructure for data centers

Executive search for AI power leaders.

The first power executive a company hires shapes every site, contract and timeline that follows. We run retained searches for the leaders who own the power strategy.

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// The practice

Why power executive search needs a specialist.

Where we find candidates
  • Utility and transmission executives
  • IPP and renewables leadership
  • Hyperscaler energy and infrastructure leaders
  • Infrastructure fund operating partners

AI infrastructure companies are creating power leadership roles that barely existed five years ago: Head of Power, VP of Utility Development, Head of Origination. Boards want someone who can turn a capital plan into delivered megawatts.

The candidates sit at utilities, IPPs, hyperscaler energy teams, infrastructure funds and large developers. Many are in their roles for good reasons; reaching them takes a confidential approach and a clear, credible story.

Every executive search is retained, with the retainer credited in full toward the placement fee. We commit to presenting a defined slate of qualified candidates and run the process through offer, resignation and start.

// Roles we recruit

Role guides & salary estimates.

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Estimated U.S. base salary ranges. Not offers or guarantees: see the Salary Guide.

// How a search works
  1. 01

    Scope

    We define the executive role with you: reporting line, project stage, must-have experience and a realistic compensation range.

  2. 02

    Map

    We map the market across utilities, developers, consultants and contractors, including people who aren't actively looking.

  3. 03

    Engage

    We approach candidates confidentially, explain the opportunity in their language and screen for real technical depth.

  4. 04

    Shortlist

    You receive a short, calibrated slate with written assessments, compensation expectations and timing.

  5. 05

    Close

    We manage interviews, references, offer strategy and resignation so good candidates don't fall away at the end.

// Common questions

Power Executive Search, answered.

Is executive search retained?+

Yes. Every GridTal search is retained, and the retainer is credited in full toward the placement fee.

Do you guarantee a hire?+

No search firm honestly can. We commit to presenting a defined number of qualified candidates and managing the process through close.

Which executive roles do you search for?+

Head of Power, Chief Development Officer, VP of Utility Development, Head of Origination, VP of Energy and Director of Power, plus adjacent leadership roles.

Are discounts available?+

Companies that commit to multiple searches or an annual engagement may qualify for a lower rate.

// Who we recruit for
  • Data center developers and platforms
  • AI compute companies
  • Hyperscalers
  • Infrastructure funds and portfolio companies
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