The Opportunity An established European technology group with 30+ years of expertise in anaerobic digestion and organic waste-to-energy systems is seeking a dynamic CEO / President to lead and scale its North America subsidiary. With a strong global track record, patented proprietary technology, and over 100 international plant installations, the business is now accelerating its North America expansion. This is a rare opportunity to take full executive ownership of a growing platform in the renewable energy and waste treatment sector. You will have the mandate to build, lead, and scale a regional operation combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution in the early stages. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute the North America growth strategy aligned with global objectives Establish market positioning within renewable energy and organic waste treatment Build long-term enterprise value across the region Financial & Operational Management Full P&L ownership and financial oversight Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to the Board Develop operational structures to support scalable growth Ensure project delivery excellence and risk management Business Development & Market Expansion Identify and secure new project opportunities in anaerobic digestion and organics diversion Build partnerships with municipalities, waste haulers, developers, utilities, and investors Represent the company at industry events and key stakeholder forums Drive commercial negotiations and strategic alliances Regulatory & Market Positioning Navigate the North America regulatory landscape (state, provincial, and federal) Ensure compliance across environmental and safety standards Position the business as a leader in decarbonisation and circular economy solutions Team Leadership Lead and expand a growing team (currently lean structure) Recruit key leadership hires as the business scales Foster a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture Candidate Profile We are seeking an entrepreneurial, commercially driven executive with: Executive leadership experience within renewable energy, environmental infrastructure, industrial plant engineering, or related sectors Demonstrated success scaling businesses in North America Strong P&L management and financial leadership capability Experience developing strategic partnerships and securing complex infrastructure projects Understanding of the North America waste, energy, or environmental regulatory landscape Engineering, environmental, or business background (Masters preferred) Personal Attributes Visionary yet execution-focused Commercially astute and growth-oriented Comfortable building from lean structures Credible with investors, boards, and technical stakeholders Passionate about sustainability and environmental impact Whats On Offer Executive-level compensation package (base + performance incentives) Long-term value creation opportunity Strategic autonomy with strong international backing Opportunity to shape and lead a high-growth North America platform Exposure to advanced proprietary waste-to-energy technologies Why This Role? This is not a maintenance leadership role this is a build-and-scale mandate. You will be the driving force behind establishing a significant North America presence for a proven European technology platform in the anaerobic digestion and renewable energy space. Interested? Reach out to us directly :
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Chief Executive Officer