Develop and execute a long-term strategy that positions the company as a leader in sustainable energy and environmental innovation.
Maintain a transparent, trust-based relationship with the Board, ensuring alignment on priorities and risk management.
Uphold high standards in corporate governance, legal compliance, and risk oversight across all operational regions.
Ensure robust financial planning, reporting, and sustainability, with clear visibility over a multi-year horizon.
Monitor global trends in sustainability, energy policy, and environmental regulation to inform strategic decisions.
Lead business development efforts, explore new markets, and build strategic alliances to expand the company's global reach.
Oversee internal operations across departments such as finance, legal, HR, compliance, and customer engagement.
Define and track KPIs to drive accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Foster a values-driven, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture.
Lead recruitment, retention, and development strategies to build a high-performing, mission-aligned team.
Cultivate relationships with professionals with leadership experience in the sector to identify opportunities and foster collaboration.
Act as the public face of the organization in institutional, regulatory, and industry forums.
Build trust with investors, partners, clients, and regulators through clear and consistent communication.
Maintain a strong leadership presence at headquarters while being available for regular international travel.
Opportunity to lead a Swiss-based SME shape strategy and drive growthStrategic leadership role in a growing international company
Proven experience in CEO or executive roles, ideally in a fast-scaling company within the energy or electricity sectors.
Minimum 7+ years in executive leadership with full P&L responsibility.
Background in business transformation, market expansion, and preferably trading in energy markets.
Strong understanding of growth strategies in small to mid-sized companies, transactional skills and trading experience.
Financially savvy with experience in compliance, risk management, and long-term planning.
Skilled in leading diverse, international teams and fostering a high-performance culture.
Excellent interpersonal skills and communicator with experience in Board engagement and investor relations.
Willingness to be based at headquarters with flexibility for frequent travel.
Academic background or strong familiarity with technical disciplines (e.g., engineering, environmental science)
Our client is a Swiss-based SME operating within the Energy and Electricity sector, with a growing international footprint. The company is known for its agile structure, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to delivering high-quality services across multiple markets.For this CEO mandate, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who can translate strategic ambition into operational excellence, while shaping the culture and driving sustainable growth across the organization. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will work closely with the team to align on strategy, governance and long-term objectives.
Strategic leadership role in a growing international company
