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General Manager – e-Bike Company, Amsterdam, Netherlands (On-site)

Maryam Salman · November 3, 2025 ·

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An exceptional GM opportunity to join an established e-mobility bike company based in Amsterdam.

We are seeking a visionary, execution-oriented GM to lead the company through its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of entrepreneurial spirit, operational excellence, deep understanding of the bike sector, and a passion for building consumer brands with purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s long-term vision and growth strategy in alignment with board objectives.

• Identify new market opportunities, partnerships, suppliers and revenue streams.

• Position the company as a leader in urban mobility and e-mobility innovation.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations across manufacturing, supply chain, product development, sales, marketing, and customer service.

• Drive efficiency, scalability, and profitability across the organization.

• Ensure strong financial controls, reporting, and budgeting practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead and retain the high-performing team.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer satisfaction.

Product and Brand

• Maintain a customer-centric product development focus, ensuring products meet high standards of performance, design, and usability.

• Strengthen the company’s brand positioning and go-to-market strategies across key channels (D2C, retail, B2B partnerships).

External Relations

• Represent the company with media, partners, and other key stakeholders.

• Manage investor relations.

• Engage with regulators, sustainability organizations, and mobility-focused policy groups.

Ideal career experience and personality profile:

• Proven track record as a GM or senior executive in a D2C and B2C bike or mobility company.

• Deep understanding of the e-bike / bike and eCommerce landscape.

• Experience scaling a company from early growth to maturity or through international expansion.

• P&L management experience / Cashflow Management experience.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

Chief Executive Officer – Semiconductor Instrument Scale up Company- Netherlands (Hybrid)

Maryam Salman · November 3, 2025 ·

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An exceptional CEO opportunity to join an established and scaling semiconductor analysis / deep-tech company based in The Netherlands (Hybrid). The company’s cutting-edge technology enables analysis of compound semiconductors, such as the ones used for displays, power electronics and photovoltaic devices.

The opportunity:

Scaling a Semiconductor Analysis Pioneer, the company has matured its core technology and established strong academic customer base across the globe while making inroads to R&D user cases with first industrial clients.

As CEO, you will be responsible for leading the company’s strategy and execution, managing the team, and expanding international commercial operations. The CEO will guide the company from a deep-tech venture to a player that can dominate selected niches in semiconductor analysis. This is a hands-on and entrepreneurial CEO role: from supporting customer installations and optimizing system performance, to forming strategic partnerships and securing follow-on funding—you’ll be deeply involved across the board.

Your Responsibilities:

● Define and execute a scalable go-to-market and growth strategy

● Lead and develop a high-performing team across engineering, operations, and sales

● Translate company goals into operational plans and performance metrics

● Oversee production, commissioning, and customer support processes

● P&L responsibility, manage financial reporting, KPIs, and investor relations

● Maintain and evolve the innovative, high-performance culture

Ideal career background:

● 10+ years’ experience in working at a deep-tech or scientific / semiconductor instrument company, preferably in leadership roles with a strong commercial affinity.

● Proven leadership in semiconductor or high-tech equipment markets.

● Entrepreneurial mindset: hands-on, agile, and commercially sharp.

● Technical background (optics, semiconductors, or electron microscopy preferred).

● Ability to lead both technical and commercial conversations with customers and partners.

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

Chief Financial Officer Company, Fintech Company – Zurich, Switzerland (On-site)

Maryam Salman · November 3, 2025 ·

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Exceptional CFO career opportunity for an established and scaling Fintech company, headquartered in Zurich with offices in the USA and Asia.

About the role:

The CFO will manage all financial aspects of the company, from end-to-end financial planning to compliance and reporting. This role requires a combination of strategic insight and hands-on experience to drive financial health, transparency, and operational excellence across the group. The CFO will also lead future financing rounds and/or M&A transactions, working closely with the board of directors, investors and stakeholders to support the company growth goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support decision-making.
  • Provide business leaders with visibility into profit margins, costs, cash flow, and KPIs.
  • Perform monthly budget reviews to confirm alignment with financial objectives.
  • Review and analyze expenses, revenue, and losses to identify areas for improvement.

2.Accounting and Financial Operations

  • Direct all accounting functions, including payroll, accounts receivable, collections, expense processing, taxes, and revenue recognition.
  • Oversee statutory financial reporting and tax compliance across jurisdictions.
  • Lead external accountants in Switzerland, the USA, and Singapore for accurate financial reporting and compliance.

3.Reporting and Compliance

  • Consolidate and present timely interpretations of operating results.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting both external audits and internal controls.

4.Risk Management and Financial Strategy

  • Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments.
  • Manage cash burn and anticipate future capital needs.
  • Develop, plan, and execute financial strategy to drive sustainable growth.

5.Leadership in Financing and Investor Relations

  • Play a leading role in structuring and executing future financing rounds.
  • Cultivate relationships with investors and financial institutions, managing investor relations.
  • Develop strategies for potential M&A as part of growth planning.

Ideal career experience:

  • Finance Expertise: Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in multinational environments.
  • Accounting and Compliance: Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, tax reporting, transfer pricing, and corporate accounting functions.
  • Technology Proficiency: Expert-level Excel skills, including proficiency in Pivot Tables, Data Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.
  • Strategic Insight: Experience working with venture-backed, private equity, and fast-growth startups, with a proven track record in scaling businesses.
  • Financial Software: Ideally knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
  • Equity and Debt Financing: Strong understanding of equity and debt financing and experience in capital fundraising.
  • Investor Relations and M&A: Experience with investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and stakeholder communication.
  • Tax Knowledge: Familiarity with both direct and indirect tax regulations.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a dynamic, high-growth fintech company. As a member of the executive team, you will have the opportunity to lead key financial initiatives and work in an innovative, collaborative environment.

If you are potentially open to consider this career opportunity, we have full job description to send you and more about the company including a link to their website to review.

Chief Executive Officer – Chip Cooling Company Germany (Remote)

Maryam Salman · November 3, 2025 ·

An exceptional opportunity to join as CEO / Founder for a scale up chip cooling company which is funded by a global powerhouse company for next generation semiconductor and digital technologies. This globally recognised brand is creating a spin-off company focused on breakthrough chip cooling for advanced nodes and high-power AI/HPC devices.

As CEO & Founder, the role is to turn lab-proven tech into a venture: shape the roadmap, and build a team that can ship. The CEO/Founder will be fluent in chip cooling, semiconductor technology, advanced packaging, and 3D integration and can move fast from prototype to pilot to product.

The parent company / investor is headquartered Belgium with offices across Europe, the USA and Asia, and the CEO/Founder can be based and build the company anywhere in Germany.

Responsibilities:

• Team: build a stellar team.

• Company building: Define the venture thesis, milestones, and budget.

• Customer discovery: validate the value proposition with hyperscalers, GPU/AI accelerator vendors, foundries/OSATs; convert JDPs to paid pilots.

• Go-to-market Strategy & Value Chain Positioning: you analyze and identify the highest value add, find pockets of excessive margin and translate it to strategic value chain positioning and market entry strategies.

• Orchestrate pre-seed/seed with VCs/CVCs; build a compelling story and ground it on solid analytics and financials.

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

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Supply Chain Director – Semiconductor Company – Rotterdam, Netherlands (On-site)

Maryam Salman · November 3, 2025 ·

An exceptional opportunity to join as Supply Chain Director for a globally established and scaling hardware equipment company serving the global semiconductor industry.

The Supply Chain Director will lead the design and execution of scalable strategies that support the company’s growth ambitions. This position calls for a forward-thinking leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, extensive knowledge of supply chain operations, and the agility to excel in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment. The Director will be accountable for the end-to-end supply chain, covering procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier partnerships, while driving efficiency, resilience, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build agile, scalable supply chain processes leveraging automation and emerging technologies.

• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and agility.

• Define and execute supply chain strategies that align with business growth objectives and drive operational excellence.

• Cultivate strategic relationships, negotiate contracts, and secure favourable terms to minimize risk and support growth.

• Oversee procurement, demand planning, logistics, and inventory management while implementing best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Identify supply chain risks and implement proactive strategies to ensure business continuity.

• Work closely with R&D, Sales, Finance, and Product Development to ensure supply chain initiatives support overall business objectives.

• Leverage ERP systems, data analytics, and digital solutions to enhance visibility, performance, and scalability.

The ideal profile:

A strategic, hands-on leader with a proven track record of scaling supply chain operations in high-growth environments. Strong negotiator, team builder, and innovator who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced organizations.

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

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