Chief Executive Officer

We are hiring a for a fast-growing European group specializing in battery solutions, custom battery packs, and critical infrastructure energy systems. Over the last two years, the business has scaled from €8M to €12M in revenue and built a team of ~60 people across Poland, Germany, and the UK. The company is now entering a new phase of growth - expanding into civil and commercial markets, developing OEM partnerships, and strengthening its operational and strategic foundations.Who We’re Looking For:A hands-on CEO who can bring structure, clarity, and strategy to a scaling hardware business.Someone who understands both battery technology and high-stakes environments like defense or critical infrastructure.What You’ll Lead:Define the company’s long-term strategy across B2B energy, custom battery solutions, and critical infrastructure sectors.Translate high-level vision into actionable roadmaps for production, R&D, sales, and operations.Oversee and optimize the production facility in Poland; ensure efficiency, throughput, and quality at scale.Strengthen the company's organizational structure, decision-making frameworks, and reporting culture.Lead large-scale tender participation and entry into new European markets.Instill a culture of accountability, transparency, and technical excellence.Ensure smooth cross-country collaboration (Poland, Germany, UK).Must have:Deep experience in the battery industry / energy storage systemsBackground working with defense, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical hardwareSolid understanding of production/operations - ideally managed a facility or scaled manufacturingStrong understanding of European markets, compliance, certification, and regulatory environments.Engineering/technical background is a plus.What's it for you?Hybrid/Remote set up with 20-30% work trips.Compensation includes competitive base, upside, and equity.Opportunity to shape the next generation of energy storage and defense-grade battery systems.Work with a founder who values autonomy, innovation, and long-term vision.