Maxwell Drummond International are committed to helping our clients strengthen their business by finding them global leaders in energy. We work to our client’s specific needs in order to identify and attract proven, skilled and experienced energy professionals worldwide. Our aim is to not simply fill a job, but to meet the strategic hiring goals of our client base and to help them identify and secure future leaders.
Maxwell Drummond International work with global clients in all sectors of the oil and gas industry, from operators and upstream, midstream and downstream companies to related oilfield service companies and contractors.
Maxwell Drummond’s Renewable Energy Practice builds global executive and technical leadership teams for companies operating across the renewable energy, clean technology and sustainable development industries. We work with a variety of clients including renewable technology developers, consultancies, service providers, private equity / venture capital funds and investment banks looking to strengthen their own or their portfolio companies’ team. Key areas of expertise are wind (onshore and offshore), marine (wave and tidal), bio-energy, solar (CPV and thermal), waste-to-energy, smart-grid technologies and new and emerging energy technologies.
Maxwell Drummond’s Commodity Capital Markets & Investment Banking Practice works globally to secure trading, structuring, sales and origination talent within agriculture and soft commodities, coal and freight, commodity investor products, environmental products, power and gas, metals and mining and oil and gas products. Our investment banking coverage allows us to source specialist commodity professionals into the following service groups: mergers and acquisitions, acquisition and divestment, industry coverage corporate finance, structured finance, restructuring and research.
Our Search Process
No two searches are the same; however Maxwell Drummond follows a consistent process with common principles that include transparency, commitment and honesty. The application of our proven search methodology, which is built around rigorous research, sets us apart from our competitors and ensures success.
Take Brief
We spend time with our client to ensure we fully understand the company and the position; we use that understanding to create a detailed brief of the role, company culture, and required skills and experience.
Internal Execution
We assign an appropriate consultant and team of first class researchers from our international team. We draw up a detailed execution plan to serve as a guideline for our search process and to help determine key competitors and potential targets.
Conduct Targeted Research/MDI Interviews
Through our rigorous research we extensively cover the market and identify the individuals best-suited to our client’s needs and culture. Once they are engaged in our process Maxwell Drummond will interview the best candidates and draw up a shortlist of recommended individuals.
Shortlist Submission
We present a progress report and detailed interview reports for shortlisted candidates, these clearly set out their skill set, key experiences, motivations, work status, salary expectations and mobility – all in direct relation to the position.
Client Interview
We work with you to arrange candidate interviews and continue consulting throughout the selection process.
Offer Stage and Close Out
When you decide to make an offer, we help thoroughly with the detail of contract negotiations to both parties’ satisfaction. After the candidate accepts your offer, we stay involved, helping them to resign their current position and on-board with you, delivering a smooth and pleasant transition for all.
A Continuing Partnership
We maintain regular contact after the appointment to ensure the placement is successful and that everyone is achieving their objectives. We also share intelligence with you on trends in the market; as a retained partner we want to build a long-term relationship and continue to add value as a part of your team.
