
Changemakers in sustainability
Ebbinge specialises in identifying and connecting changemakers who can set organisations on a clear path towards sustainability. We work with executives and board-level professionals who bring the agility and decisiveness needed to navigate dynamic, challenging markets. With the right leadership, your organisation can remain resilient, create impact, and generate lasting value – now and in the future.
Trust the Changemakers at Ebbinge
The path to sustainability is filled with challenges. Sustainability projects often require significant upfront investment, while complex subsidy frameworks and market fluctuations make key decisions even harder to navigate. At the same time, leaders must contend with a critical shortage of skilled technicians and installers essential for carrying out these projects.
They also face the task of driving the adoption of new technologies—often a slow-moving process. Beyond the technical and financial hurdles, real progress depends on public support and behavioural change. This means convincing people of the urgency to act and guiding them through the transition.
Ebbinge helps you find leaders who know how to create forward momentum: decisive changemakers who deliver immediate impact and lasting transformation.
Finding the Right Leaders for Sustainability
The success of your sustainability project hinges on strong leadership. It requires deep expertise in sustainable technologies and solutions, alongside a thorough understanding of key regulations, including climate policies and subsidy schemes. Leaders must also stay ahead of the latest developments and innovations in sustainability.
Strategic thinking is just as crucial. Leaders need to shape a long-term vision for sustainable transformation, adapt to evolving market conditions and customer demands, and effectively manage risks when implementing new technologies.
Beyond expertise and strategy, true leadership qualities make all the difference. Inspiring and motivating teams towards sustainable goals, managing stakeholders—from customers and suppliers to regulatory bodies—and overcoming resistance to change are all essential skills.
Ultimately, the leader’s role is to strike the right balance between ambitious sustainability goals and strong business performance.

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Why choose Ebbinge for Executive Search and Interim Management?
Ebbinge has been helping boards at mid-sized and large organisations staff C-level leadership positions since 1982. We identify, connect, and develop the leaders of the future, working with entrepreneurial organisations across private equity, family businesses and the public sector. Our expertise spans multiple industries, focusing on private equity, family businesses, healthcare, NGOs and civil society organizations.
Why organisations trust Ebbinge:
- We connect organisations with leaders who have a strong moral compass, guided by purpose and values.
- Our approach focuses on essential leadership qualities, built on the Eight Principles of True Leadership to provide clarity in a complex world.
- Through our unique leadership network, we foster knowledge-sharing, self-reflection, and collaboration.
- With a holistic perspective on leadership challenges, we advise, connect, develop, and inspire to drive lasting impact