About Us

A Message from the CEO…

“Net Zero Search was founded to fill a critical gap in specialist executive search for the energy transition. Too many businesses rely on outdated, overpriced search firms that lack sector expertise. Traditional firms charge excessive fees, delegate key searches to researchers, and move too slowly for the fast-changing clean energy sector.

Having built and sold a large scale-up recruiter in this sector, I wanted to do something different. To create a boutique search practice, giving clients access to an unrivaled network, partner led & delivered searches and pricing that represents true value.

Whilst the ‘people business’ can be unpredictable - what we will always guarantee is our clients will benefit from a relentless work ethic, great communication and complete transparency.”

Our Leadership Team

  • Matt is the Founder and CEO of Net Zero Search, bringing over 20 years of recruitment experience, including 15 years specialising in the energy transition talent market. He has worked across key verticals in the sector, with a strong focus on C-suite and Non-Executive Board roles.

    Before launching Net Zero Search, Matt built, scaled, and successfully sold multiple recruitment businesses, including one of the leading international firms in the sector. This first-hand experience gave him deep insight into the leadership needed at different stages of organisational growth, equipping him with a skill set that sets him apart from traditional head-hunters.

    With a client base spanning private equity and venture capital firms, their portfolio companies, and leading energy transition businesses, Matt is committed to delivering exceptional hires, transparent processes, and real long-term value.

Matt Churchward

  • Harry brings nearly a decade of experience in recruiting top talent for the energy transition sector. Before joining Net Zero Search, he led and scaled The Green Recruitment Company’s US Permanent hiring division out of New York City from 2021 to 2025, establishing his team as the go-to specialists for mid-to-senior and retained appointments across the US Clean Energy market.

    His client portfolio spans investment funds, financial institutions, developers, IPPs, utilities, and engineering firms, giving him deep insight into the industry's evolving talent needs. With four years of experience in Europe and six years in the US, Harry has built a reputation for securing the top 1% of talent—delivering on director-level mandates through to executive search and C-suite appointments.

    At Net Zero Search, Harry continues to leverage his expertise and global network to connect industry-leading professionals with the businesses driving the clean energy transition forward.

Harry Davies

Our Structure.

We've built our firm to deliver both deep vertical expertise and highly localised talent networks. Our Partners are specialists across every key segment of the energy transition value chain—spanning Investment & Finance, Project Development, Manufacturing, Engineering & Construction, through to O&M, Asset Management, and beyond. This ensures we provide market-leading insight and access to top talent in each core sector we serve. 

See our Sectors.