Ruston McQueen – Recruitment Agency Profile

About Agency

Overview

• Founded in 2020 by Ian and Victoria, combining nearly 25 years of executive search experience in sustainability and impact sectors
• Operates a virtual, risk-sharing business model focused on agility, serving clients since 2008 within entrepreneurial VC/PE-backed companies, Family Offices, and high-growth corporates
• Originated from Ruston WHEB, pioneers in positive impact headhunting driving the low-carbon economy transition through Cleantech innovation
• Described as disruptors in executive search, rejecting traditional ‘fat cat’ headhunter practices, with a team of 3 based at 1 Clifton Road, London, N3 2AS
• Specializes in climate mitigation and adaptation leadership roles, aligning with global environmental challenges and purposeful profitability initiatives

Specializations

• Environmental & Sustainability leadership recruitment for low-carbon economy transitions
• Renewable Energy executive placements leveraging Cleantech innovation expertise
• Circular Economy talent acquisition for waste-reduction and resource-efficiency strategies
• Impact Investing board-level recruitment for ESG-driven financial instruments

Services & Approach

• Senior executive search for PE/VC-backed sustainability ventures and Family Offices
• Board-level talent acquisition for organizations pursuing climate mitigation/adaptation strategies
• Leadership team building for high-growth corporates in clean energy and Industry 4.0 sectors
• Impact-driven C-suite recruitment integrating digital economy expertise with circular economy principles