Interview

May 6, 2022

How can climate tech companies make sure they hire the right people?

"We need more education about climate tech and the opportunities and jobs it presents"


Freya Pratty

3 min read

David Hunt is the founder of Hyperion Executive Search, which helps climate tech companies recruit for C-suite, board and senior level positions. He also hosts the Leaders in Cleantech podcast. This interview first appeared in the Sustain newsletter, our weekly roundup of the biggest news in climate tech — subscribe here.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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