Shape the Next Generation of High-Reliability Energy Platforms at Global Scale
Group Chief Technology Officer
Advanced Electrochemical Energy Systems
Confidential Executive Search – Western Europe, North America, Asia
Board-Sponsored Mandate
On behalf of a globally established industrial energy technology group, we are conducting a confidential search for its Group Chief Technology Officer. The organization operates at the forefront of advanced lithium-ion battery platforms, high-reliability electrochemical systems, embedded mobility solutions, and large-scale energy storage infrastructure. This mandate sits at the intersection of fundamental electrochemistry, advanced materials science, systems engineering, and industrial platform architecture.
The Scientific & Strategic Mandate
- Define the long-term scientific and technological orientation of advanced lithium-based and next-generation electrochemical platforms.
- Lead a substantial global R&D organization, spanning cell chemistry, materials development, systems integration, safety engineering, and industrialization.
- Govern the transition from laboratory innovation to certified, scalable industrial platforms.
- Establish strategic collaborations with universities, research institutes, and global technology partners.
- Represent the Group within international scientific conferences, technical advisory boards, and innovation ecosystems.
This role requires an individual capable of bridging academic rigor and industrial discipline — someone equally credible in a scientific symposium and a Board strategy session.
The Profile Sought
We are seeking a very talented leader who combines:
- A recognized scientific reputation, can be in electrochemistry, battery materials, lithium-ion systems, or adjacent energy technologies.
- International visibility through for instance peer-reviewed publications, keynote conferences, or participation in scientific advisory committees.
- Proven leadership of multi-site R&D and advanced engineering teams.
- Demonstrated success in translating advanced research into certified, manufacturable, competitive industrial platforms.
- Strategic clarity in defining technology roadmaps, platform architecture, and long-cycle innovation governance.
A PhD in electrochemistry, materials science, energy systems, or a related discipline is strongly valued.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the next technological chapter of a major international industrial group at a decisive moment in the evolution of advanced energy systems. Location is open to some extent and will be discussed at a next step: North America (USA), Western Europe, Asia…
Strict confidentiality assured.