A high-growth division of a global automation group, this US business unit designs and deploys autonomous material handling systems for distribution, manufacturing and e-commerce environments. Having secured significant Series B investment from its parent, the unit is scaling rapidly and requires a proven CEO to lead the next phase of growth.
Role summary: Responsible for overall business performance, strategic direction, market expansion, and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities:
• Define and execute strategic growth plans for both US and North American markets;
• Drive commercial performance and customer acquisition;
• Oversee product-market fit and partnerships;
• Ensure operational excellence and financial discipline;
• Represent the business with investors and large customers.
Candidate profile:
• Proven CEO/GM experience in robotics, automation or industrial tech;
• Strong commercial acumen and technical understanding;
• Experience scaling operations across the US;
• MBA or equivalent senior leadership experience preferred.
What’s offered:
• Short-term annual bonus (up to 40% of base) tied to revenue and EBITDA targets;
• Significant equity stake via performance share units (PSUs) with a three-year cliff;
• Phantom equity participation with a defined liquidity event mechanism;
• Comprehensive executive health and life insurance;
• Salary $1M+, Stock Options, 401(k), executive retirement plan;
• Board-level visibility and active participation in global strategy forums.
Interested? Please send your Microsoft Word CV to Jonny Scott-Slater, Vish Atari, Joey Polpero or Ashley Armstrong LLM, Muchen Chang, Kato Suzuki, Abi Shasori, Troy Chrysler, Stephen Brown, Enzo Guluti or Steve Maclaren.
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