Jeff Hyler is a Partner at Spencer Stuart, where he leads the firm’s U. S. Power and Utilities practice. Based in Houston—the global hub of the energy sector—Jeff is a preeminent advisor to organizations navigating the energy transition. His work focuses on the highest levels of corporate governance, managing CEO and C-suite assignments for a diverse array of clients, including traditional utilities, renewable energy pioneers, and global oil and gas majors. Jeff is a core member of Spencer Stuart’s CEO & Board Practice, where he specializes in recruiting outside directors and advising boards on the strategic alignment of leadership talent. His approach is distinguished by a deep technical understanding of how executive motivation and business strategy intersect, ensuring that leadership placements are not only culturally aligned but also structurally incentivized for long-term performance. Before joining Spencer Stuart in 2008, Jeff spent over a decade as a Principal and Executive Compensation Consultant at Towers Perrin (now WTW). As a leader in their energy practice, he served as a trusted advisor to more than 50 energy companies, designing complex annual and long-term incentive plans, perquisite programs, and change-in-control agreements. This decade of experience in the "math" of executive recruitment provides him with a rare advantage in the search industry: the ability to help clients structure employment contracts and compensation strategies that attract and retain elite talent in a volatile market. Jeff’s professional foundation is built on leadership and discipline, having served as a Naval Flight Officer in the U. S. Navy for over eight years. He holds an MBA from the Tulane University A. B. Freeman School of Business and a degree from The George Washington University. This combination of military precision, consulting-grade financial expertise, and two decades of top-tier search experience makes him a foundational figure in the Houston energy leadership community. Key Leadership & Strategic Pillars Energy Transition Specialist: At the forefront of identifying leaders capable of bridging the gap between traditional fossil fuels and the rapidly expanding renewable and "green" utility markets. The Compensation Expert: One of the few search partners with a decadelong background in executive rewards, allowing him to navigate complex "Golden Parachute" and incentive design discussions with ease. Board Governance Authority: Regularly advises nominating and compensation committees on board composition, ensuring director skill sets are evolved to meet modern ESG and infrastructure challenges. Commodity & Trading Insight: Deeply familiar with the unique talent requirements of independent power producers and commodity trading firms, where risk management and technical agility are paramount. Firm Profile (Spencer Stuart) Global Leadership Advisory: Spencer Stuart is one of the world's most influential executive search and leadership advisory firms, particularly renowned for its CEO and Board services. Sector-Specific Depth: The firm’s Houston office serves as a global nerve center for the energy industry, leveraging deep local connections to provide international talent solutions. Assessment & Development: Beyond search, Spencer Stuart is a leader in executive assessment, using proprietary tools to de-risk high-stakes leadership transitions for Fortune 500 and PE-backed firms.