Company Overview

Our client is a dynamic US based Chemical Process Technology Business operating as a start-up within a larger, well-established company. Their proprietary technology offers significant ‘green’ benefits and applicability to many chemical processes, beyond the initial focus market so has truly exciting potential.

Job Description

Reporting to the CEO, the President will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performance global team, driving commercialization of innovative technologies, and ensuring operational excellence. We seek a leader who combines P/L experience within a large chemical related business with entrepreneurial agility and the laser focus to drive the business toward it first major client.

The ideal candidate will manage across cultures, functions and geographies and be experienced in hiring and nurturing a winning team. Suitable candidates might come from industrial chemical manufacturing, consulting companies or EPC contractors.

The key to success is an absolute passion to grow a business and clear leadership skills.

Job Requirements

• Proven & Successful Leadership Experience – 15+ years in chemical, industrial, licensing, and advanced materials sectors, with at least 7–10 years in senior leadership roles managing global teams and operations. Experience in the negotiation and sale of complex licensed technology or capital equipment would be beneficial but is not critical.

• Global Business Expertise – Track record of successfully building and leading organizations across multiple geographies, with cultural fluency and international market experience.

• Commercial & Strategic Acumen – Strong background in business development, commercialization of technology, and establishing long-term customer partnerships.

• Operational Excellence – Demonstrated ability to oversee P&L, drive cost efficiency, and implement scalable systems for manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.

• Technical & Industry Knowledge – Familiarity with chemical processes, regulatory needs and technology development pathways (preferred advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or MBA).

• Entrepreneurial Mindset – Comfortable operating within an early-stage business environment inside a corporate structure; ability to balance risk-taking with disciplined governance.

• Influence & Communication Skills – Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate vision, inspire teams, and build trust with both internal stakeholders and external partners.