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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.

Chairperson – Hydrogen Technology Company – London (Remote)

Maryam Salman · November 3, 2025 ·

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Exceptional career opportunity for a Chairperson to lead the Board of a leading innovator in the hydrogen energy sector which specialises in the production and development of advanced hydrogen equipment.

The company are committed to driving the green energy revolution and seek a Chairperson to help them to grow and achieve this goal.

Responsibilities

Leading the Board of Directors

  • Providing leadership, setting agendas, and promoting constructive discussions among board members. Ensuring that the organisation is on the right track and that the right leadership is in place to drive growth and success.

Overseeing the executive team

  • Establish a close working relationship with the Chief Executive, providing mentorship, support and advise.

Strategic Planning and Oversight

  • Shaping the strategic direction of the company, working closely with the board and executive team to develop and implement long-term goals and objectives. The Chairperson’s oversight ensures that the company stays on track and meets its strategic milestones.

Ensuring Good Corporate Governance

  • Upholding ethical practices, ensuring compliance, and overseeing effective risk management.

Facilitating Effective Communication

  • Bridging communication between the board and executive team, ensuring smooth information flow. ensure alignment between the investors and the leadership team to ensure the board is effective, productive and high performing. The Chairperson will provide oversight, helpful advice, and mentorship for the benefit of the company, its stakeholders and the management team.

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

Venture Partner – Venture Capital Fund – Berlin (Remote)

Maryam Salman · September 1, 2025 ·

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Exceptional opportunity for a Venture Partner to be based in Berlin with an established and leading European Venture Capital investor in digital technology companies that impact the future energy system. Their recently raised fourth fund provides early growth capital to ventures that shape the energy system transition through smart software and services-based business models.

The new Venture Partner is a part-time opportunity (1-2 or 3 days per week) and offers the flexibility to pursue other business interests in parallel. You will work closely with the existing Partners and the team to increase their presence and reach in Europe and have an opportunity to contribute to tackling the global climate problem through innovation and technology.

Ideal Profile

You are recognized as an accomplished professional with a well-developed network into early and growth-stage venture opportunities in the energy transition field. You have venture transaction experience either as an investment professional or start-up founder and understand what it takes to build key relationships with start-up companies and develop them into leaders in their field. Working with the next generation of entrepreneurs gives you energy and inspiration. You want to be affiliated with a strong brand and team while retaining the flexibility to pursue other business interests or next steps in your career in parallel.

The role:

Scout for and develop new investment opportunities for the fund across the European market related to digital technologies for a carbon-free energy system.

Contribute to the execution of potential investments through all stages of the process, including initial screening, assessing companies, markets and technologies, and deal execution.

Work with the fund and team to add value in critical areas of leadership, strategy, business development and governance in portfolio companies.

Support the fund and local portfolio companies in fund raising, follow-on investments and exit trajectories.

Share sector insights and expertise in the field of the European energy transition and establish thought leadership on behalf of the fund.

Link stakeholders including sector experts, consultants, policymakers, co-investors, advisors and thought leaders to the fund.

Build the fund’s brand and network with key stakeholders such as VC firms, thought leaders, corporate executives and advisors.

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

Head of Business Development – Hydrogen Technology Company  London Area, United Kingdom

Maryam Salman · April 3, 2025 ·

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Exceptional career opportunity for a Head of Business Development to join a leading company in the hydrogen energy sector which specialises in the production and development of advanced hydrogen equipment.

The company are committed to driving the green energy revolution and seek a Head of Business to help them to grow and achieve this goal.

The Head of Business Development will play a crucial role in expanding the company’s market presence by identifying and securing new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving sales of their hydrogen equipment solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the renewable energy sector, and will possess exceptional skills in relationship building, strategic thinking and sales.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Sales and Revenue Growth – Drive sales initiatives to meet or exceed revenue targets. This includes prospecting, qualifying leads, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships and sales. Inbound and outbound leads are responded to quickly and efficiently to maximise win rates. All aspects of the sales process are handled efficiently and fully documented.
  • Market Research and Analysis – Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and potential business opportunities in the hydrogen and renewable energy sectors.
  • Strategic planning – Develop and implement business development strategies that align with the company’s growth objectives, including target market identification, value proposition developments and go-to-market strategies.
  • Partnership development – Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including governments, industry bodies, technology providers and potential clients.
  • Client Relationship Management – Build and manage relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to meet those needs.
  • Contract negotiation – Lead negotiations of commercial agreements, including pricing, terms, and conditions to secure favourable outcomes for the company.
  • Cross Functional Collaboration – Work closely with the engineering, finance and production teams to ensure alignment of business development efforts with product capabilities and company messaging.
  • Reporting and Analysis – Prepare regular reports on business development activities, including pipeline status, market feedback, and performance against targets. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
  • Industry engagement – Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows and networking events to enhance the company’s visibility and thought leadership in the hydrogen space.The role will require some national and occasional international travel to meet with colleagues, clients, partners and attend events.

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

Chief Technology & Operations Officer – B2C Ecommerce Company Berlin, Germany On-site

Maryam Salman · September 3, 2024 ·

Exceptional Chief Technology & Operations Officer career opportunity for a well-capitalised and fast growing global B2C ecommerce company, headquartered in Berlin which was established in 2009, with 150 FTE.

The opportunity:

  • To be part of their core management team and actively manage further growth.
  • Place emphasis on external customers to the organization and focus on how different IT technology and process innovation can make the company more agile and profitable.
  • Establish a forward-looking vision on technological infrastructure and processes supporting the company’s business strategy and its further success.
  • Be responsible for tracking new technology trends and process innovation in areas of interest to the organization to ensure that it maintains a technological edge within the industry, analyzing and improving upon technology standards and communicating them to key business stakeholders.
  • Manage agile development of new technologies and further improve the performance and scalability of all their technology-driven processes.
  • Organize efficient IT infrastructure, administration and support.
  • Be responsible for organizational leadership on technology issues including internal and external software engineers, external technology partners and their operations team.
  • Report directly to the CEO and actively participate in driving business strategy, operations excellence and technology innovation throughout the entire organization.

We are searching for an experienced CTO with a strong track record in technology development, including 5+ years’ experience in a leading role in a fast-growing e-commerce company.

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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