Director

Director – Infrastructure & Investment Practice
Location: Atlanta, GA

About the Firm
Our client is a respected boutique retained executive search firm that advises private equity firms, infrastructure investors, developers, utilities, and operating companies on senior leadership hiring. Built on long-standing relationships and a highly consultative approach, the firm has developed a strong reputation within the Infrastructure, Energy, Real Assets, and broader investment communities.

Working with both sponsors and portfolio companies, the firm delivers retained executive search assignments for C‑suite executives, business unit leaders, investment professionals, and board members. Their success has been driven by deep market knowledge, a hands‑on Partner model, and an unwavering commitment to client service rather than transaction volume.

The Opportunity
Our client is looking to add a Director to its growing Infrastructure & Investment practice in Atlanta. This individual will partner closely with senior consultants on retained executive search assignments while playing an active role in expanding one of the firm's fastest-growing practice areas.

The position offers significant exposure to clients, candidates, and market strategy, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both search execution and developing the commercial skills necessary to become a future search leader.

Assignments span infrastructure funds, private equity‑backed businesses, utilities, transportation, energy, industrial services, digital infrastructure, and other capital‑intensive sectors.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver Executive Search Assignments

Manage the execution of retained searches from market mapping through candidate development, assessment, and successful completion.

Build and maintain comprehensive talent pipelines across infrastructure, energy, investment, and real assets sectors.

Conduct in‑depth executive interviews and prepare candidate assessments and client presentations.

Partner with Clients

Participate in search strategy discussions and client meetings.

Develop an understanding of each client's investment strategy, organizational structure, and leadership priorities.

Provide thoughtful market intelligence and candidate recommendations throughout active engagements.

Monitor executive movement, industry trends, and competitive activity across infrastructure investors, portfolio companies, utilities, developers, and operating businesses.

Develop expertise in the leadership landscape across both investment organizations and operating platforms.

Contribute to Practice Growth

Assist with business development initiatives through market research, target identification, and relationship building.

Work closely with Partners on strategic projects designed to expand the firm's presence within the Infrastructure & Investment marketplace.

Support the continued development of best practices, research processes, and search execution standards.

Qualifications

Five or more years of executive search experience, preferably within Infrastructure, Energy, Industrials, Utilities, Real Assets, Financial Services, or related sectors.

Experience executing retained executive search assignments with increasing levels of client interaction and ownership.

Strong understanding of infrastructure markets, private capital, and investment‑backed businesses is highly desirable.

Excellent communication, project management, and relationship‑building skills.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple retained search engagements simultaneously.

Entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in building a long‑term career within a boutique retained search environment.

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