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About DBW Executive Search

We are a purpose-driven sustainability, ESG & climate transition-focused executive search firm.

Mountain Range

Accelerating to a sustainable future...

Our Mission 

We partner with clients globally – placing senior leaders & teams who develop, cultivate and scale sustainability-focused organisations, business units & investment opportunities. 

 

Our mission is to accelerate net zero transition by placing outstanding leaders in positions where they can have the biggest impact.

Leadership

Dr. Barney Walker

Dr. Walker has ten years experience supporting global financial, PE / VC-backed fast-growth startups & professional services clients with their talent needs recruiting C-suite, MD & Partner-level business focused sustainability leaders. 

 

Barney was previously a Marie Curie research fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) working at the leading edge of nanotechnology & photovoltaic materials. 

 

Barney obtained his PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Edinburgh and is based in Taranaki, NZ. 

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Our Differentiators

Our 100% focus is climate / Net Zero transition to the one planet economy. 

Deep Specialist
100% focus on sustainability, climate, ESG risk / opportunity, and energy transition 

Global Sustainability Network
Trusted relationships with leading lights of the low carbon, future economy movement 

Shared Impact Values 
Aligned with clients and candidates, facilitating credibility, trust, access & hiring

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