About Us

Bringing years of expertise to the table, we provide bespoke talent solutions to meet the shortage of mid-to-senior-level executives.

We are Gibson Watts – a leadership recruitment and executive search company that is shaping a sustainable future for businesses and the planet.

We are proud to be supporting leading and emerging organisations with a specific focus on renewable energy generation, hydrogen, clean transportation, technology & manufacturing, and agricultural technology.

The Gibson Watts team is a community that continuously supports and learns from each other, with the goal of making a positive difference in the world.

To ensure that gender equality and inclusion are embedded into everything we do, we believe it is of the utmost importance to demonstrate that there are no glass ceilings here at Gibson Watts.

Our culture of equality starts at the very top. For an industry where male CEOs are far more prevalent, we are honoured to be a business that is actively involved in having female senior leadership as part of the board, represented by our CEO, Anne O’Donnell.

We have created an equitable, high-performing workplace that gives people from all walks of life the support they need to thrive and grow.  And by building an inclusive environment, it means that our employees can put their whole selves into helping our clients achieve success.

Our vision and mission are at the centre of our actions and the basis of how we conduct business. With a shared mission embraced by every team member, we are united in purpose and ready to drive collective success.

Our Mission

To build diverse leadership and world-class teams for organisations globally and accelerate the world’s transition to a net-zero future.

Our Vision
To become a globally recognised brand, renowned for building teams within the cleantech and renewable energy sectors.

At Gibson Watts, we believe exceptional companies are built with exceptional people. Allow us to introduce our dedicated, hardworking, and collaborative team of experts, whose combined experience spans over 135 years.

Anne O’Donnell

Chief Executive Officer

Lee Hudson

Director

Ben Lang

Head of Recruitment

Sarah Benson

Head of Search

Charles Battersby

Senior Consultant

Sam Reed

Senior Consultant

Natalia Ganowicz

Senior Consultant

Jana Sedlackova

Consultant

Francesco Pinci

Marketing Manager

Intuitive

Our professionalism and knowledge make up the fabric of our identity, allowing us to engage with colleagues and clients. At Gibson Watts, every team member demonstrates commitment, hard work, and enthusiasm. We take on exclusive roles, operating in unique and growing markets with purpose.

SUPPORTIVE

We take pride in our open environment, where every team member can access any necessary support in a friendly and social atmosphere. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. At Gibson Watts, everyone is valued, interconnected, and their commitment rewarded.

Collaborative

We collaborate to seek out new opportunities and encourage openness and honesty. Gibson Watts continuously aims to be innovative in its practice, empowering the team to collaborate and discover new ways to differentiate ourselves, drive change, and push the business forward.

Transformative

We engage with businesses who are looking to go on a journey of transformation. We utilise our team’s expertise to contribute industry-knowledge and solve broad and complex problems. Together, we strive to achieve positive transformation by helping our clients recruit tomorrow’s leaders.

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Gibson Watts is a leadership recruitment and executive search company that is shaping a sustainable future for businesses and the planet.

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Lee Hudson

Director

Lee, Director at Gibson Watts, has 30 years of executive search experience in Clean Tech, Green Energy, and Sustainability. He’s helped grow companies like NES Group and LBH Consultants and is trusted for his deep industry knowledge and professional approach. Lee has led businesses to international success across regions such as Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, and the USA, with a passion for recruitment and extensive experience managing global teams.

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Ben Lang

Head of Recruitment

Ben is our Head of Recruitment for Gibson Watts and has 14 years’ experience in the industry. Ben spent 11 years in a large corporate consultancy, specialising in talent acquisition for SME’s in the UK, working at mid-to-senior level contingency, MSP  and RPO recruitment. During this time, Ben was involved in setting up and agreeing frameworks for long term recruitment services with several blue-chip organisations and similarly within his core SME market.  

Ben was part of the creation of Gibson Watts and share’s the company’s passion for using innovative and flexible talent solutions to guide and assist cleantech organisations to meet their ambitious growth plans and attract the best talent, and future leaders, into their businesses.  

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Testimonials

“Ben did great work. The Position he is looking for fits nearly perfectly to my experience.”

“I really appreciate Ben’s communication style: exchanging feedback, following up and provide support with answers needed for job opportunity.”

“It was great doing business with him, I found him professional.”

Sarah Benson

Head of Search

Bringing her 18 plus years of expertise in talent identification Sarah and the team collaborate to support SMEs, and larger international organisations on their growth journey; transforming ambiguous profiles into tangible candidates. Sarah and the team excel at the convergence of cutting-edge tech and traditional industry. 

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Phone: +44 (0) 7863 183824

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Testimonials

“I appreciated and perhaps important to continue strengthen. Throughout the whole process, the consultant kept me informed almost daily about the progress and potential next step. Very good support.”

“Sarah is a great individual. She is reliable, friendly, and always reachable. I would recommend her for any job search!”

Charles Battersby

Senior Consultant

Charles has a background helping companies build teams within the clean tech space and understands the particular requirements of businesses scaling up as well as those replacing skills.   He has extensive networks within PtX, green hydrogen & carbon capture across Europe and North America.  With over twenty years of recruitment experience there is little he has not come across whilst searching for both technical and commercial talent internationally. 

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Phone: +44 (0) 7771 365686

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“Great support and excellent service provided by Charles.

Sam Reed

Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant at Gibson Watts, with 12 years of recruitment experience. He Initially started in the pharmaceutical sector, before spending eight years in the construction and engineering market, working in both London and the US. During this time, he collaborated with both PLC and private property developers, placing senior staff across various disciplines, contributing to some of the most iconic buildings in the London skyline.

Since joining Gibson Watts in 2023, he has directed his focus towards the sustainable materials market across Europe and the US. He has partnered with exciting start-ups and market-leading companies that are pioneering renewable energy initiatives.

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Testimonials

“I was impressed with the consultant’s ability to combine different areas of expertise to for the role.”

“The communication with Sam Reed was very good; friendly, professional and easy to follow.”

Natalia Ganowicz

Senior Consultant

With 5 years of expertise in professional recruitment, I specialize in senior appointments for SMEs and organizations experiencing significant growth. My focus is on recruiting top talent globally, with a particular emphasis on the United States markets, including sustainable chemicals and renewable energy. I am dedicated to connecting innovative companies with the leaders they need to thrive in rapidly evolving industries. 

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“Working so far with Natalia Ganowicz have been great. She’s very proactive and helpful. Looking forward to working more with her”

Jana Sedlackova

Consultant

Jana has been hiring specialists solely in green tech and sustainability her entire recruitment career, which allows her to leverage from a unique blend of market knowledge and innovative techniques, while searching for individuals with niche profiles. 

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“Jana Sedlackova is a very professional recruiter, who is ready to walk the distance and is very interested in the positive outcome. She followed up with me several time during the process and gave good advice for every stage. Jana’s positive attitude is also a great asset.”

“Jana was incredible in terms of friendliness and also managed to match my skills with the vacancy.”

Francesco Pinci

Marketing Manager

Francesco Pinci is the Marketing Manager at GibsonWatts, where he leads comprehensive marketing strategies. His expertise lies in understanding consumer behavior through neuroscience and applying these insights. Francesco is passionate about driving innovation and ensuring that GibsonWatts remains at the forefront of sustainable marketing practices. 

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