As the global energy industry undergoes seismic transformation—driven by market liberalization, renewable investment, and geopolitical shifts—GJP International has positioned itself as a vital force in guiding executive leadership through change.
A boutique executive search and advisory firm, GJP International brings deep sector expertise, a global reach, and a laser-sharp focus on the energy value chain. From upstream oil and gas to next generation renewables, GJP partners with clients across the industry to find, assess,
Headquartered in Vienna—Europe’s diplomatic energy crossroads—GJP operates on a global scale. The firm’s core services include executive search, management audits, HR due diligence, and deal facilitation, with a focus on complex, high-stakes mandates. Clients include oil and gas majors, utilities, commodity trading firms, renewable developers, and infrastructure investment funds. What sets GJP apart is its industry immersion. The team’s sector-specific knowledge ensures they can meet specialized leadership needs at every point in the energy value chain—from board-level appointments to niche roles in trading, project engineering, finance, and commercial operations.
At the center of GJP’s success is Ulrike Gravert-Jenny, a seasoned leadership consultant with over 15 years of experience in executive search and advisory across the global energy landscape. Holding a degree in Business Psychology and training as a Supervisory Board Member, she brings a distinctive perspective on leadership dynamics, governance, and strategic alignment. Having advised executives in both fully and partially liberalized energy markets, Gravert-Jenny is also a trusted deal facilitator in buy-side and sell-side deals—particularly in fastgrowth sectors like renewables, tech startups, and infrastructure ventures.
“We work where change happens,” she explains. “And we deliver when others hesitate.”
GJP’s search mandates cover the full spectrum of the energy sector, from exploration and production to renewable VENDOR VIEW POINT POWERING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY LEADERSHIP By Ulrike Gravert-Jenny, Founder, GJP International Energy isn’t just our focus—it’s our passion infrastructure. The firm places senior executives and specialists in roles across commercial, operational, technical, and financial disciplines. Whether it’s placing a CFO for a wind energy fund or a trading expert for a commodities desk, each mandate is tailored and global in scope.
GJP offers customized leadership audits and HR due diligence—essential tools in mergers, turnarounds, and high-growth scenarios. Led by senior partners with firsthand industry experience, these services help companies evaluate management potential, align organizational design, and support change initiatives.
Over the past years, GJP has expanded into energy deal brokerage. The firm facilitates introductions between investors, sellers, and developers and supports select projects through to completion. Most activity takes place in renewables and startups, where market access and industry insight are essential. Behind every bold energy move, there’s a sharp mind—and GJP put them there. We broker talent and deals across trading floors, boardrooms, and breakthrough technologies.
Few sectors are as vital—or as volatile—as energy. It defines the global economy, influences geopolitics, and sits at the core of the climate challenge. From energy independence to digital transformation, the pace of change requires leaders who are visionary, agile, and deeply informed.
At its core, GJP International thrives on complexity. The firm takes on challenging mandates—those requiring not just recruitment expertise, but also strategic vision and stakeholder understanding. They go beyond matching candidates with roles to forge long-term leadership partnerships that deliver sustained value.
“We’re not just about placements,” Gravert-Jenny notes.
“We help shape the future leadership of the energy industry.”
In an industry where every decision can shift markets or move nations, leadership is everything. GJP International offers clients the rare combination of industry depth, human insight, and global reach.Whether navigating the energy transition, entering new markets, or scaling renewables, GJP is more than a service provider—it’s a trusted partner in building high-performance teams for a high-stakes world. GJP International doesn’t just work in energy. It powers its future.
“Energy isn’t just our focus—it’s our passion”
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