Principal Search is a privately held recruitment company operating in the staffing and recruiting industry. We were founded in 1997 and are headquartered in London, England.

We partner with commodity trading houses, oil and gas majors, hedge funds, utilities, investment banks, private banks, sovereign wealth funds and private equity firms across EMEA, Asia and the Americas to source the highest levels of talent in trading and related commercial areas. Through our dedicated Commercial Practice, we source both commercial and operational leadership across all geographical regions for Oil & Gas Operators, Professional Energy Consulting Firms, EPCs & Service Companies, Shipping Firms, Mining Operators, Renewable Energy Firms, Private Equity Firms and Technology Houses.

We have a global team that is able to assist clients on all aspects of their hiring strategy and presence, providing in-depth knowledge and value-add expertise, strengthening their understanding and approach to senior level talent management.

Our specialties include Commodities, Trading Houses, Hedge Funds, Oil Majors, Utilities, Investment Banks, Private Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Private Equity, EMEA, Asia, Americas, Commercial Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, EPCs & Service Companies, Renewable Energy & Clean Tech, Mining Operators, Technology Houses, Technology Firms, Consultancy, Recruitment, and Strategic Partnerships.

From offices in London, United Kingdom; Monaco; New York, United States; Houston, United States; Singapore; Hong Kong; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, we serve clients across EMEA, Asia and the Americas. We operate internationally from these locations to support clients across the United Kingdom, Monaco, United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates.

We provide in-depth knowledge and value-add expertise to support clients on all aspects of their hiring strategy and senior level talent management.