Track Record

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    I engaged Lucy (through her business, Global Researchers) as an Associate to provide essential Research support to our business following a significant increase in workflow compounded by an unexpected key staff absence through illness. Lucy entered a high profile, complex and pressurised environment and immediately added value. She picked up on a number of complex senior appointments and moved them forwards, at pace, to ensure deadlines for submission were met. Each of the assignments was unique in its requirement and Lucy showed great agility in being able to pick up and run with them.


    Lucy demonstrates an easy and confident style in managing the expectations of all stakeholders (internal and external) and is a pleasure to have as part of the team. Feedback from within our business on Lucy (and on the quality of her work) is consistently strong and our fee earners will look out for Lucy’s availability when it comes to requesting external support.

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    Lucy is a true pleasure to work with. She continues to transform research organisations to best in class by applying best practices and benchmarking against standards from her previous experience. She is organised, detailed and thorough and showed excellent self-initiative, enthusiasm and drive.

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    I have found Lucy to be an extraordinary manager with exceptional research capability. She has strong technical understanding, is quick to grasp new concepts and has a flair for producing excellent quality of work. 

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    Lucy was always quick to understand any issues involved and was able to work under pressure. An added bonus was that she was always great fun!

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    We have so appreciated your services, you set the bar nice and high for my other staff!

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    I worked with Lucy on a recent job move from a large corporate to a smaller start up environment. All through the process, Lucy regularly kept in touch with me to keep me informed on progress. She liaised with the hiring company on my behalf and managed all stakeholders involved in a open and friendly manner that was not only appreciated, but also made the hiring process very stress-free. I would highly recommend her to both prospective job applicants as well as companies seeking a professional and approachable, considerate recruiter.

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    We recently hired Lucy to develop a pipeline of candidates for multiple senior roles. She quickly built rapport with the leadership team and developed a great understanding for the types of character we were seeking. As a small startup, cultural fit was as important to us as functional skills. So far we have completed two hires in short order and are now working on two more. We have been delighted with the experience of working with Lucy and highly recommend her business model.

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    “You’ve done a great job in a difficult market… It’s been great working with you again - as always your tenacity pays off”

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    Lucy Deane has been a terrific Executive Search leader for our small, fast moving and fast growing organization- knowledgable, creative, flexible and smart. She did not delegate the work but carried it out herself. She offered a service that was tailored to our needs and she unearthed fantastic candidates that we would not have found. We were very happy with Lucy, recommend her highly and will seek out her help again.

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Track Record
We are passionate about IMPACT

People, Organisations and Technologies that 
'Make a Difference' 
As one of the earliest specialist researchers in the cleantech and renewable energy markets in the UK, Lucy has worked with spin-outs, start-ups and series A, B and C businesses to build Board, C-Suite and Senior Management capability within some of the most disruptive companies on the globe.  Having worked with their portfolio businesses, she has also found and placed sector specialist investors into venture capital, private equity and family funds.  

She wrote the People on the Move column for two high-profile UK Sustainability and CSR magazines and has enjoyed a strong network across the many disciplines involved in the broadly described CSR and Sustainability world. 

Recent assignments include: 
  • North America - Head of Net Zero - Leading Sustainability Consultancy 
  • North America - Head of Supply Chain & Operations - Leading Sustainability Consultancy
  • Sustainability Professionals (various levels and disciplines), North America, UK, DACH & Finland
  • Country / Regional Directors - Middle East, LATAM, Mexico, NE USA - leading sustainability management consultancy 
  • Directors  - Chile, North East USA - leading sustainability management consultancy
  • Sustainable Sourcing Director, ENVIRONMENT - Global FMCG Leader
  • Sustainable Sourcing Director, SOCIAL - Global FMCG Leader
  • Finance Director - Hydrogen Refuelling System Manufacturer 
  • Engineering Director - Hydrogen Refuelling System Manufacturer   
  • Head of Fuel Cells Program - Leading hydrogen research organisation, South Africa (2) 
  • Chief Executive Officer - Fuel Cells - Leading hydrogen research organisation, South Africa (1)
  • Chief Executive Officer and Finance Director - Rubber recycling Business 
  • Chief Finance Officer - FTSE 250 Lighting Company
  • Country CEO / VP BD - Hydrogen Production and Storage Manufacturer
  • Sales Director, Manufacturer of Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring System
  • Sales Director, UK Manufacturer of Wireless Energy Management System
  • Chief Executive Officer - Waste to Energy business 
  • Chief Executive Officer - Solar PV Manufacturer 
  • Chairman  - Wind Turbine Manufacturer 
  • Chief Executive Officer and Sales Director - Energy Efficient Lighting
  • Chief Executive Officer - Building Materials Manufacturer  
  • Deputy Managing Director - UK Marine Technology Centre of Excellence 
Sustainability, ESG & Cleantech 

Global Researchers has developed a specialism in working with businesses, foundations and other not-for-profits creating change and impacting social, environmental and health factors across the African continent. 

Some examples of our recent work: 
  • Carbon Credits - Head of Sales - Leading Cookstoves Carbon Project Developer
  • Carbon Credits - Project Director - Leading Blue Carbon Project Developer
  • Power - Chief Executive Officer - Leading African Independent Power Producer -       various asset classes
  • Power - Chief Financial Officer - Leading African Independent Power Producer - various asset classes
  • Power - Chief Financial Officer - Leading African Independent Power Producer (2) - various asset classes 
  • Power - Multiple placements, Business Development teams, French speaking - IPPs
  • Power - Multiple placements, Business Development teams, English speaking - IPPs
  • Power - Head of Asset Management - Leading African IPP - wind and solar (2)
  • Power - Head of Asset Management - SPV for Energy Infrastructure Development in Africa
  • Power - Business Development Director (Project development) - MiniGrid Developer 
  • Power - Marine Superintendent - Offshore gas lift project, Rwanda
  • Power - Construction Director - Offshore gas to power project, Rwanda
  • Power and Water - Group Director of HSSE - Investor / Developer / Operator - Africa
  • Power - CFO - Listed Entity - East Africa 
  • Sustainability - Advisor / Chairman and Non-Executives - Sustainable Forestry 
  • Sustainability - Chief Commercial Officer - Sustainable Warehousing and Logistics
  • Social - CFO - Asset Leasing Business (farming) 
  • Social - Chief Operating Officer, Kenya - Leading social / education Foundation 
  • Infrastructure - CFO - SPV for Energy Infrastructure Development in Africa
  • Tech - Chief Operating Officer - Fintech
  • Tech - Pay as You Go Solar - CFO - Leading developer 
  • Tech - Consumer Credit - Country Manager - Fintech
  • Security - Chief Business Development Manager - Leading Security Contractors 
  • Security - Country Director - Leading Security Contractors 
               Africa
   Power & Renewables


We have also completed numerous assignments in the power sector outside Africa. We have had particular exposure to IPPs and utilities across Europe and Middle East and have worked on assignments for clients including utilities, IPPs, developers, development banks, funds and investment banks. Roles completed range from C-suite and senior management in the utilities and IPPs, growth CFOs with experience of taking organisations to IPO in Africa, Europe and London, Investment Directors and Managers with relevant technical and geographical expertise, Business Development (Project) Directors originating and closing significant power projects globally and Asset Management (Generating) leaders working at the operational end of the spectrum.

Recent assignments include: 
  • Human Resources /Community Relations Director - Leading bioenergy producer 
  • Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director - Leading bioenergy producer 
  • Chief Executive Officer - Microgeneration 
  • Chief Executive Officer - European Wind Energy 
  • UK Managing Director -  Waste to Energy business 
  • Chief Executive Officer - Biomass and agribusiness venture

Technology | Lifesciences & Medical Devices
We enjoy the diversity that our technology, lifesciences & medical devices practice brings us; the opportunity to learn throughout a process enables us to continuously enhance our offering (and stretch our intellect)! 

Recent assignments include: 
  • Non-Executive Director (commercial) - Plant research
  • Non-Executive Director (Industry) - Plant research 
  • Sales Director UK - Highly successful private equity backed medical device company
  • General Manager - UK Clinical Informatics Group 
  • Chief Financial Officer - Diagnostic Imaging 
  • European Business Development Director - Leading Clinical Research Organisation
  • Business Development Director - Privately held technology company in the field of synthetic biology
  • Sales and Commercial Managers - Leading traceability software for use in pharma industry 
  • Investment Director / Head of Synthetic Biology - Leading UK SynthBio fund 
  • Business Development Director / GM in waiting - Market leading medical devices organisation 
  • Physicians (all specialities) - Middle Eastern Private Hospital Groups 
  • Sales Director - Medical Devices Company 
  • General Manager - UK Growth stage Lifesciences business 
  • Chief Financial Officer - Leading Medical Diagnostics Business 
  • Investment Manager / Business Development Manager - Leading UK incubator
  • Investment Director - Leading UK seed fund - genetics focus 
  • Chief Executive Officer -  Lifesciences - Cell Therapy
Amongst all the global work we do, we don't lose sight of the UK and Ireland health, education and non-for-profit systems. We have worked with some truly passionate and inspiring people, bringing change at every level within our world and communities. 

Recent assignments include: 
  • Education - Trustees x 3 - SEN Education Not for Profit 
  • Education - Chief Operating Officer - UK regulator
  • Education - Deputy Director, R&D Leading UK Education Think Tank 
  • Education - Director Policy and Research Leading UK Education Think Tank 
  • Education - CEO Multi-Academy Trust (10 schools) North West 
  • Healthcare - Transformation and Partnerships Director - Integrated Care System
  • Healthcare - Chief People Officer NHS Acute Trust
  • Healthcare - Director of External Finance NHS Commissioning Support Unit 
  • Healthcare - Group CFO  - Health Service Executive 
  • Healthcare - Non Executive Director - Finance - NHS Mental Health Trust
  • Healthcare - Non Executive Director - Lawyer  - NHS Trust
  • Healthcare - CSO / Commercial Director / Strategic Partnerships - Academic Health Science Network
  • Healthcare - Chair - Community Care Partnership
  • Healthcare - Director of Science and Data Analytics - National Institute
  • Healthcare - Non Executive (Healthtech Innovation) - Shelford Group University Teaching Hospital
  • Healthcare - Non Executive (Healthtech Innovation) - Leading Children's Hospital 
  • Healthcare - Lay Members x 6 Governance and Financial Performance - Merging CCGs
  • Healthcare - Independent Members x 7 - GP, Hospital Clinician, Nurse - Merging CCGs 
  • Healthcare - Chief Nurse - CCG 
  • Healthcare - Chief Nurse - Leading Cancer Hospital 
  • Healthcare - Director of Provider Support - National Body
  • Healthcare - Joint Accountable Officer - Merging CCGs in East England 
  • Healthcare - Joint Accountable Officer - Merging CCGs in North West London / East of England 
  • NFP - Director of Operations - Leading Environment charity - forestry
  • NFP - Director of Resources - Leading Environment / Open Spaces Charity - Parks 
  • NFP - Director of Finance - Hospital Charity 
  • NFP - Deputy Chief Executive / Head Child Services - Child focused charity 
  • NFP - Trustees x 7 - Leading Mental Health Charity 
  • NFP - Chief Operating Officer (CEO designate) - Archdiocese of the Catholic Church 
  • NFP - Chief Executive Leading UK Fuel Povery 'Warm Homes' provider
  • NFP - Chief Executive - Community Foundation in North East
  • NFP - Trustees x 4 - Animal Welfare/humanitarian charity 
  • NFP - CEO - Football Club Charitable Community Foundation 
UK Public Sector - Health, Education & Not-For-Profit 
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