Michael Thornhill

Providing highly personalised executive search, technical recruitment, and business development across high-growth areas in the renewable energy sector. We partner with developers, IPPs, EPCs, engineering firms, & technology companies to connect them with top-tier talent; candidates who are often not available on the open market. Unlike high-volume agencies, we don’t just send out CVs to hit targets. We focus on quality over quantity, ensuring that almost every candidate we put forward lands an interview.

Conscious Leadership & Trauma Transformation Coach specializing in supporting executives and entrepreneurs to develop authentic leadership while resolving the internal patterns that limit performance and fulfillment. Integrate trauma-informed methodologies, with strategic business insight to help leaders access direct intuitive awareness and build sustainable, purpose-aligned organizations.

Co-founded and grew a renewable energy recruitment business specialising in contract and permanent placements across Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, Solar, Grid & Energy Storage. Successfully sold the business after establishing a strong presence in the renewable energy sector, connecting top talent with companies driving the clean energy transition.

Appointed to turnaround an underperforming operation within the renewable energy sector. Led comprehensive operational & cultural transformation, rebuilding team capabilities & establishing strategic partnerships with multinational renewable energy operators. Transformed office performance through operational excellence, team development, & revitalized client relationships Secured & managed enterprise contracts with leading renewable energy companies across solar, wind, & energy storage sectors

Founded and scaled the Drilling, Well Services, Exploration & Geology division from inception, securing high-value global contracts and enterprise accounts with industry leaders including Schlumberger, Halliburton, BP, and Maersk. Built and led a high-performing team of contract recruitment consultants, implementing training and development frameworks that drove consistent performance and significantly expanded the company's market presence across the international energy sector.

Recruited to establish and lead the International Drilling & Exploration Contract Desk, specializing in rapid, high-caliber placements of contract drilling and well services engineers across global operations. Developed robust client partnerships with major energy operators and cultivated an extensive international candidate network, consistently delivering specialized technical talent with industry-leading turnaround times to support time-sensitive drilling projects worldwide.

Joined Huxley Associates as a Recruitment Consultant within the Oil & Gas Contract Division, specializing in well services placements. Developed foundational expertise in technical recruitment, building relationships with contractors and operators while learning the complexities of the global energy sector and delivering quality placements in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.