Our client's mission is to unlock the low carbon economy and enable a clean energy fuiture by transforming the way in which hydrogen is transported. They have developed an innovative engineering solution to construct, continuous, no-join composite pipeline on site. Their system uses the latest advancements in composite materials to make the distriubution of futre energies safe, durable and efficent.
They seek a CEO to advance the commercialisation of the business and lead the corporate "build-out" as they expand. Prior experteince in the energy sector would be advantageous as would be strong networks with EPC companies worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Help to advance commercialisation and corporate build out
- Develop and implement commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth
- Conduct market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development, strategic partnerships etc.)
- Understand the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met
- Act to acquire new customers and manage client relationships (new and existing)
- Collaborate with R&D and Product Development
- Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders
- Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for the Board of Directors
- Assist in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring
Requirements:
- Proven experience as commercial director or other relevant role
- Proven experience in sales and/or marketing and managing relationships with key clients
- Proven experience in the materials innovation sector
- Strong networks and connections in North- America and Europe
- In-depth understanding of market research methods and analysis
- Highly numerate with a solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes
- Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- MSc/MBA in business administration, finance or relevant field