David Hunt

David Hunt Energy Expert

David Hunt is a prominent figure and thought leader in the clean energy sector. Hailed as a leading green entrepreneur by the Financial Times, David also presents at industry events such as EcoSummit, Energy Storage Europe and Fully Charged Live. David is a frequent contributor to trade publications such as Energy Storage News, Solar Power Portal, PV Tech, Clean Energy News and Smart Cities World. His industry insights have been quoted in UK broadsheet newspapers such as The Guardian, The Independent, The Telegraph and the Sunday Times. Being well versed in business and economics, he has also lent his voice to the likes of BBC Radio Four and ITV’s 6 O’clock news. A cleantech expert and industry insider, David specialises in the clean energy and eMobility sectors. His drive to accelerate these growing markets led him to set up Hyperion Executive Search Ltd, a talent acquisition company specialising in the clean energy space that incisively places talent where it’s needed. Hyperion has been helping businesses grow and succeed since 2014 and recently expanded its operations in Europe with a new office in Munich. David’s headhunting team now operates across EMEA and the US. Before this, David co-founded an award-winning multi-technology renewable energy installation business, sat as a policy board member with the UK Renewable Energy Association, and was a member of PRASEG (Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group). The ‘This week in cleantech’ podcast is a platform for David and invited experts to share and review the biggest, and most interesting news stories in the cleantech sector each week, providing expert opinion, analysis and insight. It is anticipated that the podcast will be a catalyst for the further growth and development of the cleantech revolution.

The True Cost of the Wrong Hire

The True Cost of the Wrong Hire

It’s no secret that the recruitment process can be a daunting task for any business, and hiring the right candidate is often a bigger challenge than it may first appear.

David Hunt
23/11/2023
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Talent Acquisition in the Energy Sector

Talent Acquisition in the Energy Sector

The energy sector stands at the crossroads of innovation, sustainability, and global impact.

David Hunt
15/08/2023
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Empowering the Energy Revolution: Crowdfunding's Role in Fostering Energy Storage Start-ups

Empowering the Energy Revolution: Crowdfunding's Role in Fostering Energy Storage Start-ups

As the world races towards a sustainable energy future, the role of energy storage has gained paramount importance.

David Hunt
15/08/2023
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Flexibility, Accountability and Trust are Essential For a Successful Working Culture

Flexibility, Accountability and Trust are Essential For a Successful Working Culture

A hybrid working environment provides a significant advantage for hiring and retaining talent.

David Hunt
10/03/2023
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Are All Cleantech Venture Capitalists Marxists?

Are All Cleantech Venture Capitalists Marxists?

The main purpose of cleantech is to reduce pollution and waste as well as improve energy access and climate efficiency.

David Hunt
27/01/2023
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How Has the Energy Crisis Impacted the Cleantech Job Market?

How Has the Energy Crisis Impacted the Cleantech Job Market?

The energy and cost-of-living crises are being felt worldwide whether financially, politically, or in the way they have dominated our news feeds.

David Hunt
21/11/2022
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Quiet Quitting: Separating the Symptom from the Cause

Quiet Quitting: Separating the Symptom from the Cause

Quiet quitting. What began as a viral video has become one of the most talked about (and written about) topics this year.

David Hunt
21/10/2022
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If You Hire the Right Person, Everything Goes Ten Times Better

If You Hire the Right Person, Everything Goes Ten Times Better

“If you hire the right person, everything goes ten times better; if you hire the wrong person, everything goes ten times worse.”

David Hunt
04/10/2022
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Managing the Remote Working Gulf with Fairness: Retention is at Stake

Managing the Remote Working Gulf with Fairness: Retention is at Stake

The Work-life Balance Barometer from Economist Impact explores the sentiment of 700 business leaders and 4,000 employees across the globe on work-life balances, hybrid working expectations, and the arising challenges we’re seeing from such models.

David Hunt
23/05/2022
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Transferable Skills for the Cleantech Sector

Transferable Skills for the Cleantech Sector

Renewable energy projects are multiplying rapidly across the UK and the world.

David Hunt
01/05/2022
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