Energy

Greg Espersen is a Principal at Miramar Global, where he leads the firm’s Energy & Utility Technology practice across North America. He is dedicated to empowering the leaders driving the energy transition by discovering, connecting, and securing world-class executive talent.

With more than 15 years of experience in the energy technology sector, Greg has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to utilities, grid modernization pioneers, and private equity–backed innovators. He has successfully led searches for senior leadership roles across sales, marketing, product, government relations, engineering, and operations.

Greg’s expertise spans grid modernization, distributed energy resources, battery storage, communication networks, and grid safety. His hands-on, consultative approach ensures he acts as an extension of his clients, aligning talent strategies with organizational goals and long-term growth.

Prior to joining Miramar in 2024, Greg spent over a decade with SCI, where he led executive searches for energy technology companies and helped build the firm’s U.S. practice. He holds a degree from Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Beyond his professional career, Greg is passionate about the intersection of energy and technology and about developing the next generation of leaders. He lives in northern New Jersey with his wife and three children, where he coaches youth lacrosse. An avid snowboarder, cyclist, and golfer, Greg prioritizes time with his family and community outside of work.

Richard thrives on helping organizations evolve through transformative leadership. His curiosity about how industries grow — paired with a sharp ability to recognize potential in others — has been a hallmark of his career. Whether guiding a global client into a new market or advising on leadership strategy, he has a way of aligning talent with opportunity in ways that unlock lasting impact.

As an Associate Partner at Miramar Global, Richard leads the Energy and Chemicals practice, focusing on C-suite and senior executive relationships across renewables, energy, oil & gas, climate tech, chemicals, and commodities. He is dedicated to supporting companies as they navigate the energy transition, sustainability, and the sweeping changes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Richard joined Miramar in 2015, where he has spent over a decade enabling clients across EMEA, APAC, and the US to strengthen leadership teams, expand into new geographies, and diversify product streams. His earlier career included leadership roles at Commodity Search Partners, Goodman Masson, Arrows Group, and SThree — where he built a reputation for developing high-performing teams and connecting global businesses with transformational leaders.

He holds a BSc (Hons) in Anatomy and Human Biology from the University of Liverpool. Richard’s aim is to act as a trusted partner to clients, providing solutions through the intersection of technology, talent, and strategy.

Outside of work, Richard is energized by travel, wellness, and fitness. His passion for sustainability extends beyond his professional role, reflecting a lifelong curiosity about how people and industries can work together to create a better future.