David Hunt- Cleantech
@davidhuntcleantech.bsky.social
Cleantech Connector ⚡️Exec Search & Strategic Talent Advisor. Solar and cleantech pioneer since 2007. Founder of Hyperion Search, host Leaders in Cleantech podcast. Solar & Espresso powered.
In Berlin for #EcoSummit Always a great Cleantech event for founders and VC’s #venturecapital #vc #startup #scaleup #boards #csuite
June 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
In Berlin for #EcoSummit Always a great Cleantech event for founders and VC’s #venturecapital #vc #startup #scaleup #boards #csuite
Preview of the upcoming Leaders in Cleantech #podcast From #tariffs to #teams and much more besides open.substack.com/pub/davidhun...
April 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Preview of the upcoming Leaders in Cleantech #podcast From #tariffs to #teams and much more besides open.substack.com/pub/davidhun...
Relaunching the Leaders in Cleantech podcast next week. Episode 150. See the founders, investors & insiders I’ve interviewed so far www.leadersincleantech.com
April 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Relaunching the Leaders in Cleantech podcast next week. Episode 150. See the founders, investors & insiders I’ve interviewed so far www.leadersincleantech.com
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We don't have a plastics treaty. More than 100 nations wanted to cap plastic production while a handful of oil-producers were prepared only to target waste.
One of those producers is, of course, the US.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
One of those producers is, of course, the US.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
Over 100 countries back plastic treaty caps as talks reach fierce finish
The hoped-for treaty to come out of these talks could be the most significant deal relating to environmental protection as well as climate-warming emissions since the 2015 Paris Agreement.
www.reuters.com
December 1, 2024 at 7:20 PM
We don't have a plastics treaty. More than 100 nations wanted to cap plastic production while a handful of oil-producers were prepared only to target waste.
One of those producers is, of course, the US.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
One of those producers is, of course, the US.
www.reuters.com/business/env...
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My recent Substack in leadership open.substack.com/pub/davidhun...
Four Questions Every Leader Should Ask Themselves—And Why They Matter
Hiring, retention, culture, and automation
open.substack.com
November 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM
My recent Substack in leadership open.substack.com/pub/davidhun...
November 28, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Cold one this morning, left these guys to do their own office work today, as I head to London for a McKinsey cleantech event #GBB24 #cleantech
November 28, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Cold one this morning, left these guys to do their own office work today, as I head to London for a McKinsey cleantech event #GBB24 #cleantech
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Vauxhall parent company 'warned that a commitment to make electric vehicles in Britain is in jeopardy unless the government renegotiates its Brexit deal with the EU to maintain existing trade rules until 2027'
The Brexit omerta is killing our car industry
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Brexit wrecked UK car industry, but so have the Tories | Phillip Inman
As carmakers warn that London must renegotiate its deal with Brussels, a lack of government policy is also plaguing the sector
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Vauxhall parent company 'warned that a commitment to make electric vehicles in Britain is in jeopardy unless the government renegotiates its Brexit deal with the EU to maintain existing trade rules until 2027'
The Brexit omerta is killing our car industry
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Keep Passing That Buck: Legacy Automakers' Self-Inflicted EV Crisis
Legacy automakers ignored EVs, made lackluster attempts, and now blame quotas for their struggles.
This isn’t bad luck—it’s bad leadership. Stop whining, start innovating.
#EVs #AutoIndustry #emobility
www.ft.com/content/05a8...
Legacy automakers ignored EVs, made lackluster attempts, and now blame quotas for their struggles.
This isn’t bad luck—it’s bad leadership. Stop whining, start innovating.
#EVs #AutoIndustry #emobility
www.ft.com/content/05a8...
Vauxhall owner Stellantis blames EV rules for plan to close UK van factory
About 1,100 jobs at risk as carmaker says government mandate played a ‘significant role’
www.ft.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Keep Passing That Buck: Legacy Automakers' Self-Inflicted EV Crisis
Legacy automakers ignored EVs, made lackluster attempts, and now blame quotas for their struggles.
This isn’t bad luck—it’s bad leadership. Stop whining, start innovating.
#EVs #AutoIndustry #emobility
www.ft.com/content/05a8...
Legacy automakers ignored EVs, made lackluster attempts, and now blame quotas for their struggles.
This isn’t bad luck—it’s bad leadership. Stop whining, start innovating.
#EVs #AutoIndustry #emobility
www.ft.com/content/05a8...
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Don’t Sabotage Your Own Hiring Process linkedin.com/pulse/dont-s... #leadership #hiring #growth #cleantech
Don’t Sabotage Your Own Hiring Process
As founders and leaders, there comes a moment when the workload becomes too overwhelming, and you know it’s time to bring in someone exceptional to take your business to the next level. Maybe it’s to ...
linkedin.com
November 26, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Don’t Sabotage Your Own Hiring Process linkedin.com/pulse/dont-s... #leadership #hiring #growth #cleantech
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Since 2016, there have been 3 elections, 6 PMs, and 4 different Brexit deals, none of which the Brexiters like.
Yet the same Brexiters who said voting on those deals would break democracy, want another election, because they don't like the result of the one 4 months ago.
These people are toddlers.
Yet the same Brexiters who said voting on those deals would break democracy, want another election, because they don't like the result of the one 4 months ago.
These people are toddlers.
November 25, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Since 2016, there have been 3 elections, 6 PMs, and 4 different Brexit deals, none of which the Brexiters like.
Yet the same Brexiters who said voting on those deals would break democracy, want another election, because they don't like the result of the one 4 months ago.
These people are toddlers.
Yet the same Brexiters who said voting on those deals would break democracy, want another election, because they don't like the result of the one 4 months ago.
These people are toddlers.
Kittens and espresso. Just what’s needed on dark Monday morning. What’s up #energysky people? #solar conversations today for me.
November 25, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Kittens and espresso. Just what’s needed on dark Monday morning. What’s up #energysky people? #solar conversations today for me.
Aside from cats and coffee, my other passion is for people and cleantech. Lucky me, I have kittens, coffee and a career in cleantech. Some recent thoughts for scaling cleantech companies. www.linkedin.com/pulse/cuttin... #cleantech #careers
Cutting Recruitment Costs Without Cutting Corners
Recruitment can be expensive—there’s no getting around it. But as employers face tighter budgets and growing pressure, attracting top talent whilst cutting costs has become a priority.
www.linkedin.com
November 24, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Aside from cats and coffee, my other passion is for people and cleantech. Lucky me, I have kittens, coffee and a career in cleantech. Some recent thoughts for scaling cleantech companies. www.linkedin.com/pulse/cuttin... #cleantech #careers
Considering my next car, not one of them is from a legacy auto maker, or Tesla. Had Jags, Mercs and Beemers most of the last two decades, sad that none of them warrant consideration. That’s why they are in trouble. #automotive #emobility
November 23, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Considering my next car, not one of them is from a legacy auto maker, or Tesla. Had Jags, Mercs and Beemers most of the last two decades, sad that none of them warrant consideration. That’s why they are in trouble. #automotive #emobility
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
I think they’ve been sneaking in the drink cupboard!
November 21, 2024 at 7:22 PM
I think they’ve been sneaking in the drink cupboard!
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Our Future mobility team have been headhunting talent in the electrification of transport sector for over 6 years, and lead by Stephen Robinson, with more automotive experience before that. (and they all drive EV). Living and breathing the sector.
November 21, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Our Future mobility team have been headhunting talent in the electrification of transport sector for over 6 years, and lead by Stephen Robinson, with more automotive experience before that. (and they all drive EV). Living and breathing the sector.
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Our Energy Storage and Grid team have been headhunting talent in the battery and broader energy storage and Grid sector for over 5 years, lead by David Beeston, storage nerd and recruitment superhero. He drives electric too. #energystorage #cleantech #talent
November 21, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Our Energy Storage and Grid team have been headhunting talent in the battery and broader energy storage and Grid sector for over 5 years, lead by David Beeston, storage nerd and recruitment superhero. He drives electric too. #energystorage #cleantech #talent
Photobombed by Jeremy Hunt at lunch yesterday! Sort of.
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Photobombed by Jeremy Hunt at lunch yesterday! Sort of.
Steve Jobs himself once said that hiring great people is the most important task of a leader. Couldn't agree more. But great people, and great recruiting is seldom cheap. You get what you pay for, but can you be a little frugal on the hiring? My thoughts www.linkedin.com/pulse/cuttin... #hiring
Cutting Recruitment Costs Without Cutting Corners
Recruitment can be expensive—there’s no getting around it. But as employers face tighter budgets and growing pressure, attracting top talent whilst cutting costs has become a priority.
www.linkedin.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Steve Jobs himself once said that hiring great people is the most important task of a leader. Couldn't agree more. But great people, and great recruiting is seldom cheap. You get what you pay for, but can you be a little frugal on the hiring? My thoughts www.linkedin.com/pulse/cuttin... #hiring