Joe Amara

CEO

Chicago, Illinois, United States21 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

100% completion rate in executive placements
Expertise in power generation and digital infrastructure
Recognized by The Wall Street Journal for precision and results

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in executive search for the energy sector, specializing in power generation and digital infrastructure.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchPower Project DevelopmentRenewable EnergyPermanent Placement

Other Skills

Fiber OpticsInfrastructureData CentersTransmissionWind EnergybessExecutive CompNatural GasPJMPVSolar PowerGeologyPetroleum GeologyLog AnalysisProject Management

About

Joe Amara Executive Search is a Chicago-based retained boutique executive search firm focused on leadership placements across power generation and digital infrastructure. Joe Amara Executive Search partners with IPPs, developers, and digital infrastructure platforms to recruit senior executives who can execute complex, capital-intensive projects at the pace required by today’s load growth and grid constraints. With recognition by The Wall Street Journal, and a 100% completion rate, our firm has built a reputation for precision, discretion, and results in one of the most specialized sectors of the energy economy. Joe Amara Executive Search operates with a highly structured, research-driven process; combining rigorous market mapping, targeted outreach, and disciplined candidate assessments to deliver leaders who align technically, strategically, and culturally. In an industry where execution risk is high and timelines are compressed, the firm focuses on one outcome: placing executives who move projects forward and create value. We add value by attracting the valued.

Experience

21 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

15 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Joe amara executive search

President

May 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 1 mo · Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Joe Amara Executive Search is a Chicago-based retained boutique executive search firm focused on leadership placements across power generation and digital infrastructure. Joe Amara Executive Search partners with IPPs, developers, and digital infrastructure platforms to recruit senior executives who can execute complex, capital-intensive projects at the pace required by today’s load growth and grid constraints. With recognition by The Wall Street Journal, and a 100% completion rate, our firm has built a reputation for precision, discretion, and results in one of the most specialized sectors of the energy economy.
Joe Amara Executive Search operates with a highly structured, research-driven process; combining rigorous market mapping, targeted outreach, and disciplined candidate assessments to deliver leaders who align technically, strategically, and culturally. In an industry where execution risk is high and timelines are compressed, the firm focuses on one outcome: placing executives who move projects forward and create value.
We add value by attracting the valued.

Executive SearchPower Project Development

The lucas group

Senior Partner

Nov 2007 – May 2011 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Chicago, IL

Originated the renewable energy practice, and focused on permanent placements in wind energy throughout the US and LATAM. Successful placements included CEO Southern Cone, Chief Development Officer, VP of Sales North America and VP Western US.

Renewable EnergyPermanent Placement

University of new haven

Assistant Director Of Undergraduate Admissions

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs · New Haven, CT

Connecticut general assembly

Assistant Committee Clerk, Commerce Committee

Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 · 1 yr · Greater Hartford

The Commerce Committee has cognizance of all matters relating to the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Connecticut Development Authority and Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated.