Chief Executive Officers
We recruit Chief Executives who combine technical expertise with strategic vision. They are exceptional problem solvers, communicators, and leaders who drive growth and innovation in Deep Tech companies, all while proving their ability to lead at the highest level.
CEOs for Deep Tech
There are a few common features of Deep Tech Leaders’ Chief Executive candidates. The first is the player/manager – the executive capable of planning AND doing; of operating at 10,000 feet and 1 foot off the ground; of leading from the front.
The second is they’ve got something to prove. Our most successful Chief Executive recruits have been first-time CEOs. They’ve generally had chips on their shoulders, providing endless motivation and a need to succeed.
The final quality is authenticity. They possess an honesty, integrity and openness that draws in people of all cultures, persuasions and backgrounds.
Below are examples of CEOs we’ve placed. Visit the Opportunities page to explore our available Deep Technology leadership roles.
Scott Brown - CEO, Nexeon
Scott is the classic Deep Tech Chief Executive – super smart, resilient and patient. At Nexeon, he has built a team and business that has raised nearly $400 million in finance, developed two market-leading silicon anode technologies, negotiated commercial deals with the largest battery manufacturer in the world and overseen the development of the company’s manufacturing facilities in South Korea. Today, Nexeon is an emerging market leader in the field of next-generation lithium-ion batteries.
Steve Dawson - CEO, Utonomy
With 20 years of executive experience across diverse sectors, Steve has a proven track record of scaling businesses from start-up through PE-backed growth and M&A integrations. Steve’s superpower is driving commercial growth and digital transformation in complex technical markets, which is what he brings to Utonomy, one of the world’s leaders in intelligent gas network pressure control solutions for the renewable energy transition.
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