Paul Wilkens

Connecting ambitious Professionals with Companies shaping the Future of Energy - USA / EMEA / APAC

Netherlands

About

As founder of CGS, I focus on connecting high-quality professionals with innovative organizations across EMEA and the United States. We work closely with companies active in solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, carbon markets and power markets, supporting them in attracting the talent needed to scale and succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. With a strong international network and a commercial mindset, my work centers on understanding both the technical challenges and the people behind the industry. I partner with clients on roles across sales, management, trading, finance, and energy technology, always aiming to create long-term matches rather than short-term placements. The energy sector is changing quickly, and the right people make the difference. My goal is simple: connect ambitious professionals with companies shaping the future of energy. ๐Ÿ’ก At CGS, we donโ€™t just fill roles, we strategically match talent with the future of renewable energy. โ˜Ž: +31(0)20 808 99 08 โœ‰: [email protected] https://cleanglobestaffing.com

Experience

  • Founder & Director at CGS
    Jan 2021 - Present ยท 5 yrs 6 mos

    ๐ŸŒ At CGS, we specialize in connecting top talent with the renewable energy sector across Europe, APAC and the USA with the ability to work in more than 15 languages From our offices in Amsterdam (NL) and Houston, Texas (USA) we focus on three key pillars to better reflect the evolving needs of the market: 1๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ & ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ From Battery Energy Storage (BESS) to Wind & Solar project development, Carbon and Emissions trading, Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture and Hydrogen & Renewable fuels trading, we place commercial and management executives who drive growth and innovation in Renewable Energy markets. 2๏ธโƒฃ ๐—œ๐—ง We support digitalization, automation, and technology solutions across renewable assets. From engineering support to security, network, and operations teams, our candidates enable efficient and resilient energy infrastructure. 3๏ธโƒฃ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ We connect companies with experts in risk management, structured products, derivatives, and corporate finance. Whether itโ€™s Impact investing in Renewables and Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture or compliance and risk management, we ensure organizations have the financial expertise to scale sustainably. ๐Ÿ’ก At CGS, we donโ€™t just fill roles, we strategically match talent with the future of renewable energy. โ˜Ž: +31(0)20 808 99 08 โœ‰: [email protected] https://cleanglobestaffing.com

  • Owner at WW Consulting
    Jan 2021 - Present ยท 5 yrs 6 mos

    - Advisory Services and Coaching - Business Intelligence / Data Engineering / Finance / Sales Recruitment

  • Visser & Van Baars (8 yrs)
    • Senior Principal Consultant Data & Analytics en Aandeelhouder
      Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 ยท 3 yrs

      Gestart als 10e medewerker. Prestaties: Vibe Group runner up Top Biller 2015 en Top Biller 2016, Acquisitie van hoogwaardige klanten, Extreem hoog klant- en kandidaat-serviceniveau, Visser & Van Baars opgebouwd tot marktleider in BI/Data, 120+ vaste plaatsingen, meer dan 200 recruitment consultants getraind, verschillende promoties van senior tot manager tot senior principal en uiteindelijk aandeelhouder. Succesvolle exit en aandelen verkocht.

    • Senior Team Manager Data & Analytics (MT Vibe Group)
      Aug 2016 - Jan 2018 ยท 1 yr 6 mos

      Eindverantwoordelijk voor het werving & selectie team van Visser & Van Baars. Het team plaatst uitsluitend Business Intelligence specialisten bij klanten door heel Nederland. Bewezen track record in het bouwen van succesvolle (recruitment) sales teams.

    • Senior Lead Consultant Data & Analytics
      Mar 2015 - Aug 2016 ยท 1 yr 6 mos

      Topbiller Vibe Group NL/BE/DE (120+ FTE)

  • Senior Principal Consultant Data & Analytics en Aandeelhouder at Vibe Group
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2020 ยท 8 yrs

    Gestart als 10e medewerker. Prestaties: Vibe Group runner up Top Biller 2015 en Top Biller 2016, Acquisitie van hoogwaardige klanten, Extreem hoog klant- en kandidaat-serviceniveau, Visser & Van Baars opgebouwd tot marktleider in BI/Data, 120+ vaste plaatsingen, meer dan 200 recruitment consultants getraind, verschillende promoties van senior tot manager tot senior principal en uiteindelijk aandeelhouder. Succesvolle exit en aandelen verkocht.