G. Browne & Associates is a Charlotte-based executive search firm that recruits key professionals to clients across North America. Specializing in the power & energy sector, the firm has served electric utilities and cooperatives, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and startups involved in virtually all aspects of energy production, transmission, distribution, and storage.

While having national and global reach, G. Browne & Associates is located in the heart of the Carolinas' growing energy hub. With that locale, the firm is uniquely positioned to provide in-person hands-on service to local energy companies while connecting directly with one of the largest energy talent pools in the country.

Representative Searches

Nuclear
  • Nuclear

  • Site Vice President for a utility's nuclear power plant

  • Vice President of Engineering for a utility's nuclear power plant

  • Senior Vice Presidents of Engineering and Business Development for a nuclear reactor OEM

  • Senior Director of Engineering for a utility's nuclear power plant

  • General Manager of Operations for a utility's nuclear power plant

  • Criticality Engineer/SME for a uranium enrichment company

Renewable Energy
  • Renewable Energy

  • Assisted an energy storage startup in building an industry-leading team of executives, managers and individual contributors involved in sales, product management, engineering and human resources.

  • Director of Engineering and Director of Strategy and Market Analytics for a provider of inverters and battery energy storage system

  • Global Field Operations Leader for a battery manufacturer

Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas

  • Senior Vice President of Gas Operations for an electric and gas utility

  • Regional Manager of gas turbine operations for a utility

  • Project Manager for a natural gas distribution company

Transmission Distribution
  • Transmission & Distribution

  • Director of Distribution Operations for an electric utility

  • Safety Managers for two rural electric cooperatives

  • Engineering Manager for a rural electric cooperative

Gilbert Browne

President

gilbert@gbasearch.com
704-293-7112

  • BA and MBA from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • 25+ years of executive search experience

  • Has successfully completed 150+ assignments for energy clients (not including 50+ searches for banks, manufacturers and non-profit organizations)

  • Formed G Browne & Associates in 2013

  • Member of American Nuclear Society

Gilbert did an outstanding job in helping us find and hire excellent leaders into our organization. Gilbert was thorough and comprehensive with his searches. His impeccable character, terrific interpersonal skills, and high standards resonated well with the candidates as well as our organizational leaders. The searches were very successful. I highly recommend Gilbert!
—Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
I've worked with G Browne & Associates on a number of placements and haven't had a better experience with a recruiting firm. Gilbert is attentive and drills down to exactly what you're looking for in the position. We received quality candidates and were able to make successful hires quickly and efficiently. . .I don't know that I could ask for more!
—President of a component fabricator for the US commercial nuclear fleet
G. Browne & Associates has been a reliable business partner throughout our business journey. With Energy Storage being a young industry with expertise in short supply, I have trusted G Browne & Associates to fill senior management and key operations positions. With a deep network, a knack for identifying talent, and extensive vetting, G Browne & Associates stand above other executive search and recruitment firms.
—President of a leading battery energy storage integrator
Our company had the opportunity to work with G Browne & Associates to fill several positions. A remote location and high cost of living created significant barriers that kept these positions vacant for many months. Gilbert worked tirelessly to find several quality candidates, helping us to finally fill our vacancies with highly qualified candidates. I would use G Browne & Associates again in a heartbeat.
—General Manager of an electric cooperative
It was a pleasure to work with Gilbert. In addition to his expertise and dedication, he demonstrated a unique blend of qualities that set him apart. He was patient, taking the time to thoroughly understand my needs with a keen focus on finding the perfect fit. Gilbert provided transparent and candid feedback throughout the recruitment process. He was responsive, promptly addressing queries and concerns professionally, ensuring that the match was good not only on paper but that there was alignment with the unique culture and values of the hiring organization.
—A candidate who was recruited to a gas and electric utility as a Senior VP