Sarah Benson

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About Sarah Benson

Who I Help I support founders, CEOs, and growing organisations in climate tech, deep tech, and purpose-led sectors to define, attract, and hire exceptional leadership talent, often in complex, evolving environments. How I Help Whether the brief is clear or still forming, I bring pace, depth, and structure to executive hiring. I turn ambiguity into action, drawing on almost two decades of experience leading high-impact searches across the UK, Europe, North America, APAC and Africa. I’ve supported businesses at every stage, from VC-backed startups to listed corporates - helping them build the right leadership foundations for scale. Where I Excel Translating complexity into clear hiring strategies Managing multiple senior stakeholders with integrity and calm Getting to the core of what motivates people, and where they’ll succeed Delivering fast, thoughtful, and trusted search execution Holding the room with C-levels while staying grounded in delivery I’m known for my curiosity, honesty, and human-centred approach. I partner best with businesses who care deeply about who they hire, not just how fast. Contact: sarah.benson@gibsonwatts.com