Chief Executive Officer | Technology & Engineering

Confidential Executive Search

Build a business. Develop its people. Turn technology into growth.

Tech Recruitment is conducting a confidential search for a Chief Executive Officer for an emerging technology and engineering business.

This opportunity will suit an entrepreneurial leader who wants to take direct responsibility for building a company, developing its commercial direction and creating an environment where people deliver their best work.

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with the drive to make things happen: a leader who understands complex technology businesses, builds trusted relationships and takes ownership of results.

The opportunity

As CEO, you will shape the business strategy and lead its execution, bringing together commercial development, technical capability and operational delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining priorities and translating ambition into a practical business plan.
• Building customer relationships and developing sustainable business opportunities.
• Leading operational performance, with accountability for delivery, quality and financial results.
• Developing the leadership team and creating a collaborative, accountable culture.
• Working closely with shareholders and stakeholders to align expectations and support growth.
• Identifying opportunities to turn technical expertise and innovation into customer value.
• Guiding the business through uncertainty while maintaining focus and momentum.

Your background

You bring experience leading a technology, engineering or industrial business, or a substantial business unit, with clear responsibility for people, customers and performance.

You will likely have:

• A track record of building, scaling or transforming a business.
• Direct operational and commercial leadership experience, including financial accountability.
• Experience working with complex engineering programmes or demanding customer environments.
• The ability to engage credibly with technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Evidence of winning business, developing partnerships and delivering on commitments.
• A collaborative leadership style that develops people and recognises their contribution.
• Strong judgement, initiative and the willingness to remain close to the detail when needed.

An engineering or technical background would be an advantage. Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries would also be valuable.

Professional fluency in English is required. German language skills would be a strong advantage.

What will motivate you

You want meaningful executive responsibility and the opportunity to build something with long-term potential.

You enjoy developing a business as much as defining its direction. You are comfortable making decisions with incomplete information, challenging assumptions and bringing people together around a shared goal.

Above all, you bring curiosity, commitment and the drive to turn plans into results.

Interested in a confidential conversation?

We welcome expressions of interest from relevant leaders who would like to explore the opportunity.

Please contact Fabienne Viegas at fabienne.viegas@tech-recruitment.eu, sharing your profile and a brief introduction outlining your experience building and leading technology or engineering businesses.

Further information about the organisation, location and appointment timeline will be shared during an initial confidential discussion. This search is currently at the exploratory stage.