talisman advisory partners is thrilled to announce a significant addition to its leadership team—Tom Perkin, who joins us as an Associate Partner. With over 15 years of invaluable experience in the energy and infrastructure sector, Tom is a seasoned leader who has founded, scaled, and successfully sold a $20 million A/R energy and infrastructure staffing business. This venture showcased his market expertise and earned global recognition as the 'best company to work for' at the prestigious 2022 SIA Awards in Texas.
Tom's passion for building a strong workforce culture aligns with talisman's vision, marking our organization’s commencement of an exhilarating new growth phase. He assumes the crucial responsibility of spearheading expansion on the East Coast by establishing our inaugural New York office, a venture he has already successfully initiated.
The importance of New York City in the energy transition cannot be overstated. As highlighted in the article "NYC Thrives as an Unlikely Silicon Valley of Climate Technology" by Stephen Lee, the city has become a pivotal hub for climate tech innovation and investment. This is evidenced by the substantial financial commitment the sector has received, with "Some $3.5 billion in venture capital funding...flowed into the city’s climate tech sector since 2021... [This] is a 250% spike over the $1 billion of investment from 2011 to 2016."
Pioneering Growth on the East Coast
Establishing the New York office positions talisman at the forefront of a city instrumental in financing and propelling the energy transition forward. His appointment underscores our commitment to expanding the depth and reach of talisman, reinforcing our presence on both the West and East Coasts to provide comprehensive national coverage for our clients.
Andrew Harris, Co-CEO of talisman, remarked, "Our investment in Tom and New York demonstrates our commitment to elevating the business's depth and reach. Tom's leadership adds a critical dimension to our team, enabling us to further build on talisman’s success to date. With a physical presence in New York, we are well-placed to increase our coverage across clean-energy financial services and professional services.”
talisman advisory partners: Pioneers in Clean Energy Talent
Established in 2021, talisman advisory partners quickly solidified its position as a trusted partner for clean energy talent & workforce solutions. With over 50 consultants, our team collaborates with businesses across the clean energy value chain to develop and execute innovative talent attraction and advisory strategies from our headquarters in Los Angeles, and offices in New York and Mexico City.
Get to Know Tom:
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Welcome, Tom. What drew you to talisman?
"I was eager to find an all-star team that shared my values and dedication to growing America’s number one clean-energy recruitment business. Once Andrew, Rory, and I started talking, it became clear that we shared that vision, and there was potential for me to make an impact here, through the launch of a new region and team."
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What can we expect?
"You can expect to see us consolidate and expand our position in the market as the go-to clean energy talent advisory and attraction business in the US. We have some strong additions to the team lined up, which will further bolster our practice coverage – with a focus on energy finance, investment, accounting, and professional services from New York."
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Where would we find you, when you're not at work?
"Running around Central Park, skiing out West with my wife Natalie, or cycling up a mountain in Europe somewhere!"
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What are you looking forward to?
"I'm looking forward to making talisman the best recruitment business to work for in New York City, instrumental in strengthening our offering as we continue to scale our operation across the US and deliver better value to our clients and candidates. 2024 looks set to be a blockbuster year for us. Watch this space."
