Meet Berkner Group’s Climate Tech and Deep Tech Search Consultants
We’re united by a common goal: to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. We believe that the right people, in the right roles, can turn bold visions into reality. That’s why we approach every new search with genuine empathy and relentless dedication to building exceptional teams for determined changemakers like you.
In 2013, Chris founded Berkner Group to provide climate tech startup founders with reliable search services to take their teams to the next level. As a former cleantech startup CEO and Managing Director of a cleantech VC fund, he experienced firsthand the challenges of building teams that effectively contributed to company growth. Chris works closely with clients by providing upfront guidance on search strategy to ensure alignment with company priorities. He also advises clients on fundraising and overall business strategy.
Chris Berkner
Founder and CEO
With nearly 15 years of experience spearheading technical and executive searches in high growth sectors, Jing drives our team to meet the most discerning hiring needs. As a recruitment process leader, Jing steers searches seamlessly through every obstacle, overseeing everything from strategy to scheduling. She raises the bar for client service through her analytical capabilities and work ethic. We are fortunate to have Jing’s wealth of experience guiding mission-critical talent acquisition projects.
Jing Wang
Partner, Executive Search
Amanda brings valuable intuition for matching candidates with the right opportunities, developed from her time working in marketing, biz dev, product management and people operations roles at investor-backed startups in the green consumer products sector. She also fluently speaks the technical language of our clients due to her education in biology and experience recruiting engineers at all levels. She leverages her firsthand startup experience to provide clients with optimal talent solutions tailored to their needs.
Amanda Brandon
Partner, Executive Search
Landon leverages his 8+ years of accomplished executive search experience to recruit leadership and management talent across key functions like sales, engineering, finance, and accounting. Given his consultative approach and outstanding ability to build rapport with candidates, he succeeds in attracting the talented, committed leaders our purpose-driven clients need. Landon’s enthusiasm helping people align their professional passions and expertise with the right role is contagious.
Landon Preston
Partner, Executive Search
Ivana brings 7+ years of experience successfully recruiting for engineering roles across specialties like full-stack, mechanical, controls, electrical, and technical leadership positions. Thriving in the problem-solving and fast-paced nature of talent acquisition, Ivana excels at making the perfect match between candidate and role. Ivana cherishes the opportunity to make meaningful connections and positive impact through her work.
Ivana Sutic
Executive Search Consultant
Ope is a tech-savvy recruiter with more than six years of experience working for technology companies and search firms. Most recently, she recruited for a wide variety of engineering and technical roles (Software Engineers, Software Support Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Product Managers, and more) for Autonomic, creator of the first cloud platform specifically designed for the automotive industry. Her empathetic nature enables her to create seamless partnerships and find win-win pathways for candidates and clients. With her professionalism, thoughtful approach, and energetic nature, Ope is a valuable addition to our team.
Ope Esisi
Senior Technical Recruiter
Katy has a broad range of experience in managing communications and marketing, operations, business development, and event planning for values-driven organizations. She now brings these skills to her role as Executive Assistant, striving to bring peace of mind to the CEO and team.
Katy Lillig
Executive Assistant to the CEOStay Ahead of the Curve
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