General Info

Hobbs & Towne, Inc is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the recruitment of senior level executives for early stage and high growth technology companies in Alternative Energy and Clean Technology "Cleantech". Founded in 1997 by Robert "Bobby" Hobbs and Andrew "Andy" Towne, HTI "pioneered" Cleantech recruiting and has evolved into a recognized industry leader, partnering with investors such as EnerTech Capital, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, CMEA Ventures, Virgin Greenfund, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Advanced Technology Partners and Nth Power. HTI has worked across a wide range of software and hardware technologies and energy applications, including smart grid technologies, demand response, renewables such as wind and solar, alternative fuels and biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol, biobutanol and biodiesel technologies, and clean technologies such as water and lighting. The firm has successfully completed domestic and international CEO, Board, C-level and other executive searches across all functional disciplines. HTI has expanded its coverage across North America with a cleantech dedicated team of 30 employees located with offices based in San San Francisco CA, New York, NY and Valley Forge, PA. To provide greater global reach and service to clients, HTI has formed a strategic alliance with Ruston Wheb in London and Kirchner Private Capital Group out of Toronto. HTI has been the recruiting expert in the cleantech space for over 10 years. HTI understands the market and how to attract the most talented executives into cleantech. HTI offers the speed, quality, responsiveness, flexibility and delivery that early-stage technology companies require to be successful. The firm has performed many of the most successful searches in the industry, leading to some of the most successful IPOs, including Capstone Turbine Corporation and Comverge. Hobbs & Towne, Inc is on a mission to become the most valued business partner in the space. As evidenced by the firms continued execution and delivery, HTI continues to fuel investments with "Power from People"!