About Us

Live your purpose with people who share it.

Brightsmith is an executive and leadership search firm focused on Transition Infrastructure, with a primary emphasis on the Energy Transition. From our hubs in London and Austin, we connect purpose-driven individuals with the organisations powering the global shift to net zero and we do it with care, curiosity, and deep expertise.

We believe that when people and companies align on purpose, real impact follows. That belief drives us, shapes our approach, and defines the work we do every day. Our mission is to build the most people-centric, purpose-driven search company, connecting diverse and passionate individuals who, together, have the power to accelerate the global energy transition.

Our model is senior-led by design. Global business leaders remain directly accountable throughout every search, ensuring strategic insight, consistent evaluation, seamless execution, and a single point of accountability. This enables a unified lens and shared framework for candidate assessment, from first conversation to final placement.

We take a holistic view of the market, integrated across geographies, industries, and the full energy value chain. This cross-functional perspective, combined with our inclusive approach to search, allows us to source from diverse talent pools rather than siloed networks, enabling global delivery with local depth.

Our four core offerings are:

Executive Search → Permanent Recruitment → Contract & Interim Solutions → Market Intelligence Reports →

From stealth-mode innovators to global multinationals, we build the teams behind some of the most important climate solutions of our time.

Brightsmith was founded in London in 2019 by Tommy Bright, Jenny Gladman, and Adam Smith, three experienced recruiters with the shared ambition to do things differently.

With backgrounds in energy, finance, and executive search, they saw an opportunity to build a recruitment business that was more human, more honest, and more meaningful. The result was a business that prioritises long-term relationships over short-term wins, focused exclusively on the energy transition.

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Our Values

Authenticity

  • We are always honest & transparent

  • We act with purpose, positivity & integrity

  • We treat our colleagues & customers with respect

  • We actively listen to the needs of others

  • We empathise & act with kindness

  • We encourage and appreciate diversity of thought

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Collaboration

  • We recognize the power of teamwork

  • We seek opportunities for others

  • We share knowledge

  • We act with Brightsmith in mind

  • We commit to lifting others

  • We are each accountable for the collective success

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Ambition

  • We strive for constant improvement

  • We have a growth mindset

  • We ask for, accept & act on feedback

  • We do what we say we will do & are accountable for our own success

  • We are resilient

  • We always give 100%

Let’s Build Something That Matters

Whether you’re hiring, looking, or exploring what’s next, Brightsmith is here to help you live your purpose, with people who share it.