Utilities and Services

Overall, Energy, Utilities and Services industries are very mature and often characterized by heavy capital investment, a strong technical basis and traditional processes, in addition to high R&D spending and patent and licensing management.

The industry leading companies, among the largest groups in the world, have a highly international scope and presence. Today’s Energy, Utilities and Services companies face intense market and competitive pressure combined with emphasis on growth through acquisitions and alliances. Companies are challenged with commodity price volatility, environmental regulations, government deregulation and asset privatization coupled with the rise of new players, who often have different styles of functioning compared to traditional companies.

Managing industry cycles is paramount to building shareholder value. Continued industry consolidation and business globalization requires companies to be proactive in capitalizing on new market opportunities.

Alexander Hughes understands that strong leadership is the driving force behind a successful company. Whether you are an utility company faced with deregulation, a state-run business undergoing privatization or a company expanding into a foreign market, we are prepared to help you select the winning leadership capable of taking your firm to a new competitive level.

Our Energy Utilities and Services Sector of Excellence has an established record of meeting the industry’s changing leadership needs and finding solutions for our clients as we conduct searches across the world for clients ranging from start-ups to multibillion-dollar international corporations.

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