CEO for a pioneering technology company

Get Skills • Gothenburg, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The CEO will lead and develop the company across its two business areas, working closely with the engineers and scientists behind its proprietary technology. The role involves shaping business strategy with the board and executing it within the agreed budget, translating strategy into clear priorities and shared goals, and turning technical progress into commercial opportunities.

The CEO will develop the business and lead key commercial relationships and negotiations, connecting customer needs, technical capabilities and financial priorities in collaboration with the technical leadership, CFO/COO and board. The position calls for commercial judgement and sufficient technical understanding to work confidently with customers, partners and specialists, while taking responsibility for decisions, direction and progress.

The company is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. The role requires regular on-site presence with the team and international travel.

Requirements

• Experience leading and developing a technology-intensive business, business unit or commercial function, with responsibility for people, resources and financial results.
• Ability to turn strategic goals into clear priorities, effective ways of working and measurable progress.
• Hands-on approach and ability to deliver results in a small organization with limited resources.
• Proven record of personally developing and closing complex international B2B technology agreements with industrial customers.
• Relevant international industry network and experience bringing new technology to market, including customer testing, qualification or development partnerships.
• Solid technical understanding and commercial experience from technology-driven markets such as advanced electronics, materials, energy technology, industrial technology or related fields.
• Relevant educational background in technology or business, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent English and ability to travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CEO responsibility.
• Capital-raising experience.
• Experience in a listed company.
• Experience in industrial automation, telecommunications, sensor technology or advanced manufacturing, where it includes comparable commercialisation and industrial business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial direction in alignment with the board, focusing on markets and opportunities with the strongest commercial potential.
• Use and develop an international network to build relationships with industrial customers and partners.
• Personally drive complex business opportunities from initial dialogue through negotiation to agreement.
• Build internal structures with clear responsibilities, decision-making and follow-up.
• Lead the organisation towards shared goals, aligning technical development and resources with business priorities.
• Prioritize resources towards the most attractive opportunities within the agreed budget, taking responsibility for cash flow and funding planning together with the CFO/COO and board.
• Communicate progress, opportunities and risks clearly to employees, the board and investors.
• Build relationships with investors and lead capital-raising initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed