John Cameron has spent his entire career of nearly 20 years in executive search and recruitment. He has an impressive track record of successful appointments to C-suite, senior management and board roles, as well as specialised technical roles. He specialises in the energy sector, partnering with listed multinationals, PE/VC backed organisations and SMEs across the global energy supply chain.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search
- Specialized expertise in the energy sector including oil & gas, renewable energy, CCUS, hydrogen, marine and mining
- Extensive international search experience including appointments within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and North America
- Substantial business expertise including establishing and growing new divisions, business development, leadership benchmarking and assessments, and human capital management
Business Expertise
- Director and co-owner - Head of Energy Practice at an executive search firm focused on board, C-level and senior management roles
- Partner at an international executive search firm; prior roles included General Manager, Principal Consultant, and Consultant
- Consultant at a FTSE 100-listed recruitment firm; focused on the upstream oil & gas sector and established the firm’s construction division
- Consultant at a global executive search, recruitment and HR services firm serving a range of sectors with specialization in the energy sector
Additional Expertise
- Energy
- Oil & Gas
- Renewables
- Technology & Cleantech
- Infrastructure
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree (Hons) in business management from University of Aberdeen
- Bachelor’s degree from University of Aberdeen
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