James Simpson has been appointed Practice Director | Power & Energy within our Executive Search team, based in Sydney.

James has over 20 years' comprehensive executive search experience and a strong track record of successfully delivering mandates and account managing clients in the engineering, power, energy, utilities and renewables sectors. He has successfully developed new business and key accounts in the UK, Middle East and ANZ, working with investors, asset owners and operators as a trusted advisor.

An Engineering graduate, James developed his comprehensive global market knowledge whilst operating in both consulting and corporate environments. This diverse experience combined with developing a track record of success across multiple geographies, informs James’s passion for driving positive customer outcomes and strong internal and external relationships.

James joins Quinton Anthony from a leading global executive search and leadership advisory business. 

Quinton Anthony's Head of Search, Warren Rushbrook said he was thrilled to welcome James to the business. "I am delighted to welcome James to Quinton Anthony, as we continue to add depth and capability to our executive search proposition.  In addition to bringing in-depth market knowledge across the Power and Energy sector, James will bring fresh ideas to further complement our overall organisational strategy and culture. The power, energy, utilities and renewables sectors are all vital markets as the region pursues a secure and clean energy agenda and are also complementary to our existing core markets within the construction, infrastructure and property sectors.”

James can be be found on LinkedIn here.

For a confidential discussion, contact James at james.simpson@quintonanthony.com.