Managing Director, Energy, Utilities, Gas

Leadenhall Search & Selection; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadenhall Search and Selection is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Minneapolis market within a high-growth management consulting firm focused on energy and infrastructure, including electric and gas utilities.

The role emphasizes growing market share, strengthening senior client relationships, and delivering large-scale transformation programs with P&L ownership and executive oversight.

Qualifications

• 13+ years' experience, ideally within Energy & Infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of electric and/or gas utilities.
• Established relationships with senior utility decision-makers.
• Strong track record in business development and revenue growth.
• Experience managing P&L and complex client portfolios.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Credibility with senior executives, boards and regulatory stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Minneapolis market and grow the client base in Energy & Infrastructure.
• Develop senior client relationships and manage major engagements.
• Oversee market P&L, revenue and margins; drive pipeline and growth.
• Provide executive oversight on major client engagements and transformation programs.
• Build and develop senior consulting talent and teams.

Skills

Energy & Infrastructure knowledge

Business development

P&L management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Leadenhall Search and Selection are recruiting on behalf of a high-growth management consulting firm that advises senior executives on complex strategic, operational and transformation challenges. The business offers the breadth of a larger consultancy with an entrepreneurial culture and significant opportunity to shape a growing market.

The Role:

We are looking for a Managing Director to lead the Minneapolis market, with a strong focus on Energy & Infrastructure, particularly electric and gas utilities.

The MD will be responsible for growing the market, developing senior client relationships, leading teams and ensuring strong commercial and delivery performance.

Key areas of focus include:

• Developing relationships with senior utility executives and expanding strategic accounts
• Driving new business, pipeline development and market growth
• Leading major utility transformation and infrastructure programmes
• Advising clients across grid modernization, generation, transmission, capital investment and operational transformation
• Navigating regulated utility environments and complex stakeholder landscapes
• Building and developing senior consulting talent
• Taking ownership of market P&L, revenue and margins
• Providing executive oversight on major client engagements

About You

We are seeking a senior consulting or professional services leader with:

• 13+ years' experience, ideally within Energy & Infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of electric and/or gas utilities
• Established relationships with senior utility decision-makers
• A strong track record in business development and revenue growth
• Experience managing P&L and complex client portfolios
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Credibility with senior executives, boards and regulatory stakeholders