We don’t just follow change – we place the people who make it happen.
At CLM, we connect the leaders who shape the future of manufacturing, energy, and technology. These industries are evolving fast, and we help businesses stay ahead by placing talent that doesn’t just fill roles but drives real innovation.
Whether it’s accelerating the shift to electric vehicles, advancing renewable energy, or powering the next generation of technology, our expertise spans the entire ecosystem.
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From day one, we have been deeply embedded in the mobility industry
The demand for clean energy solutions became impossible to ignore, with battery technology, energy storage and renewables shaping the future.
At the core of it all is Technology — from semiconductors that enable electric vehicles and battery systems, to the AI and data centres driving the next wave of innovation.
Our teams are specialised by region, product and skillset. From board level and C-suite through to management, our expertise spans engineering, operations, sales, finance, supply chain and HR – ensuring every part of your business is equipped to grow.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing is transforming through electrification, automation and software integration. We partner with innovators across the mobility, industrial and defense sectors to secure leadership talent that can navigate change, drive performance and deliver on global growth strategies.
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Mobility
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Industrial
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Defense
Energy
How we generate, use and distribute energy is one of the most important topics we currently face. From traditional fossil fuels, to renewables and energy storage, we help forward-thinking businesses build the leadership teams and engineering capabilities needed to scale technology, accelerate transition and continue powering our everyday lives.
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Battery Technology
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Energy Storage
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Hydrogen
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Renewables
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Oil & Gas
Technology
Technology is the foundation of global innovation, from semiconductors and vehicle systems to artificial intelligence and data infrastructure.
We partner with businesses driving progress in these fields to secure the leadership talent they need to advance design, scale production, and power the next generation of connected industries.
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Semiconductor Devices
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Vehicle Technology
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Future Technology
Take a look at some of our recent searches
We launched our Austin office in January 2024, allowing us to be closer to our customers and candidate network. We have fluent English and Spanish speakers to enable us to be as effective as possible in both the United States and Mexico.
- Sales Director – Global Battery Manufacturer (Atlanta)
- President/MD America – Engineering Service Provider (Detroit)
- Finance Director North Mexico – Mobility Tier One Supplier (Mexico)
Headquartered in London, we have a team of over 20 specialists with deep industry expertise focused by product, region and skillset. Our growing team brings diverse skills, over 10 different languages and a shared passion for providing excellence and driving innovation, transformation and growth across Manufacturing, Energy & Technology.
- VP Strategic Business Development – Semiconductor Products (Germany)
- President & CEO Central Europe – Mobility Technology Provider (Germany)
- Director Operations North Europe – Mobility Technology Supplier (Poland)
- Director of Engineering – Automotive Tier One Supplier (UK)
In March 2024 we launched our office in Rabat, marking a significant milestone as the first specialized Mobility and Clean Technology Executive Search firm in North Africa.
The region’s growing importance in Industrial Manufacturing, has presented a notable talent shortage due to high-volume hiring and significant investments made in the MENA region. As the only firm of our kind here, we offer bespoke headhunting and go-to-market strategies to help clients secure top talent in North Africa, as well as the Middle East.
- Plant Financial Controller – Mobility Technology Supplier (Morocco)
- Operations Manager – Mobility Tier One Supplier (Morocco)
Meet our team of Manufacturing, Energy & Technology talent experts
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Callum O’Brien
CEO, Co-Founder
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Jack Cahill
Co-Founder, President Americas
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Taylor Nathaniel
Co-Founder, Managing Director EMEA
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Jenny Babycenko
Director
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Daniel Lyth
Principal Client Partner
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Ashley Falloon
Senior Client Partner
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Joe Stewart
Senior Client Partner
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Mickel Angelo Kugendran
Senior Client Partner
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Abbey Dixon
Client Partner
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Alejandra Pineda
Associate Client Partner
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Nada Bounjoum
Client Partner
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Evie Stylianou
Senior Search Consultant
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Jennifer Nguyen
Associate Client Partner
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Mason Strevens
Client Partner
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Joshua Duah
Associate Client Partner
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Edie Williams
Associate Search Consultant
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Olivia Knight
Associate Search Consultant
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Rosie Harvey
Marketing Manager
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Greta Misauskaite
Operations Manager
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Aleks Dimitrova
Head of Finance
Featured Case Studies
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Client
Hydrogen Scale-Up (Confidential)
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Industry
Hydrogen
To support a plant scale-up on the West Coast, USA, the business needed to make 52 critical hires, quickly. We delivered results within tight timelines, including 40 urgent placements across engineering, leadership, and technical roles. Our approach enabled the business to secure $73M in funding and accelerate commercial hydrogen production.
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Total Placements
52
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Urgent/Business Critical Hires
40
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Management Placements
11
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Total Project Length (months)
12
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Client
Lyten
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Industry
Battery Materials
As Lyten transitioned from prototype to pilot line, they partnered with us to hire 14 strategic leaders and engineers – including 7 at VP or Director Level. Our placements supported their $200M Series B raise and the launch of the US’s first lithium-sulfur battery pilot line.
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Total Placements
14
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Urgent/Business Critical Hires
10
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Director/VP-Level Placements
7
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Total Project Length (months)
9
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Client
Hesai
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Industry
LiDAR Products
To support Hesai’s international expansion, we placed 21 key hires across Automotive, Robotics, and Industrial verticals. From Germany to the US, our placements became market heads – enabling Hesai to secure a multi-year OEM contract and major growth trajectory.
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Total Placements
21
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Urgent/Business Critical Hires
7
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Director/VP-Level Placements
5
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Total Partnership Length (Years)
5
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Client
Forvia
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Industry
Tier 1 Supplier (Automotive)
CLM have supported Forvia’s transformation across seven countries with 24 placements – including 10 at VP level. From Mexico to Germany, our tailored search approach ensured rapid replacements and leadership stability during a time of global restructuring.
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Total Placements
24
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Urgent/Business Critical Hires
10
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Director/VP-Level Placements
10
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Total Partnership Length (Years)
3
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