General Manager

CSG Talent are pleased to be exclusively partnered with a venture-backed industrial technology business operating at the intersection of advanced materials, water treatment, and circular economy.

The company has developed a proprietary process to recover critical raw materials from industrial waste streams and is now entering a pivotal phase: industrialisation and multi-site scale-up across Europe.

As a result of continued growth, they are now seeking a General Manager to partner closely with the CEO and lead this transition from technology to fully operational industrial platform.

The Opportunity

• Lead the industrial scale-up of a first of a kind process
• Build and optimise operations across multiple sites
• Play a central role in shaping the organisation, strategy, and execution roadmap
• Contribute to fundraising and investor engagement
• Operate at the forefront of the circular economy and critical materials space

Key Responsibilities

• Drive execution of the company's strategy with a strong focus on operations and industrialisation
• Lead plant scale-up and multi-site operations, ensuring delivery against timeline, cost, and performance targets
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing processes in a complex and evolving environment
• Build and develop an effective organisational structure, hiring and leading high-performing teams
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives and growth plans
• Support fundraising activities and investor relations

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a senior industrial leader with:

• 15+ years' experience in industrial environments (e.g. advanced materials, chemicals, water/wastewater, metals, or related sectors)
• A strong track record in operations leadership and industrial execution
• Experience in scaling operations, industrialisation, or plant start-up / expansion
• Exposure to multi-site environments and cross-functional leadership
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate in high-growth / ambiguous environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at executive and investor level
• STEM background (MBA or equivalent business exposure is a plus)

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with European industrial environments is essential
• Previous exposure to Italian culture and language skills are required
• Willingness to relocate to Italy and be closely involved in site operations

This role offers the chance to take on a mission critical leadership position within a business tackling one of the most pressing challenges in industrial sustainability.

You will play a defining role in building a scalable industrial platform with significant long-term impact and growth potential.

This search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.