Lightsource bp Amplifies Global Presence with Duffy Group’s Strategic Executive Recruitment
Lightsource bp Amplifies Global Presence with
Duffy Group’s Strategic Executive Recruitment
Renewable Energy Executive Recruitment Case Study
Shining a Light on Talent
Lightsource bp, a 50:50 joint venture with bp plc, is at the forefront of the global transition toward low carbon energy. Since joining forces with Lightsource in 2017, one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious solar developers, their partnership has significantly expanded the rebranded Lightsource bp’s global footprint. Now with major solar contracts across the U.S., Australia, Europe and South America, their operations are headquartered in San Francisco, California.
The Recruiting Challenge
In early 2019, to match their rapid growth, Lightsource bp needed to scale up their project management and development teams. Duffy Group reached out to Kevin Smith, the former CEO for the Americas, to congratulate him on his new role.
Having previously worked with Duffy Group in his previous company, Kevin was confident in Duffy Group’s expertise and their unique Duffy Recruitment Research™ model, particularly given their track record in renewable energy hiring. Their initial goal was to find a top-level Vice President of Project Management and Construction for their San Francisco Bay Area office.
The Strategy
During an in-depth intake session with the CEO and COO, Duffy Group developed a comprehensive recruiting strategy, analyzing Lightsource bp’s strategic issues, company characteristics and culture. Detailed discussions about the role’s objectives helped refine the candidate profile. Duffy Group then launched a customized, national search for highly qualified candidates with a specialized background in renewable energy and the necessary executive-level business acumen.
The Duffy Difference
Duffy Group identified 63 potential candidates, presenting a qualified candidate within just five business days. Of the three thoroughly vetted candidates submitted to Lightsource bp, all were interviewed. One was successfully hired as the Vice President of Project Management and Construction for the Americas.
Over the following eighteen months, Duffy Group maintained its partnership with Lightsource bp, efficiently placing several high-quality employees. On average, they presented leading candidates within an average of less than 12 business days and saved the company over 50% compared to traditional search fees.
In Their Own Words
“The Duffy Group has been instrumental in helping to build our solar energy team across the U.S. Key hires in various positions, including development, finance, and engineering. Direct, focused, and easy to work with. We continue to work with the Duffy Group for our critical hires.”
Kevin Smith, former CEO, Americas
The Informed Way with Duffy Recruitment Research™
Unlike contingent search’s quantity over quality approach, and retained search’s costlier upfront fees, Duffy Recruitment Research™ is a customized, research-driven recruitment strategy that delivers a short list of interested qualified candidates and market data for smarter hiring strategies. It’s insightful, cost-effective and future proof. Ready to make the informed choice in hiring?
