Key responsibilities

• Lead company-wide strategy development and implementation.
• Lead and build critical partnerships with financiers, buyers and the public sector.
• Represent the company externally to attract visibility and support
• Drive the company toward commercial sustainability and reduced grant dependency over time.
• Build & recruit a strong leadership team to support your ambitions.

Must have qualifications

• Previously held founder/ C-suite roles: You have previously founded or led a company or startup in a C-suite role.
• Passionate about improving livelihoods of farmers and sustainable food production: You have demonstrated this in your career or in your personal life choices.
• Strong drive for results: You have delivered strong operational and commercial outputs in your previous roles.
• Ready for a long term commitment: You are ready & able to commit for the long haul with a vision for growth and exit.
• Built and led a team of 10+ people, including hiring your own senior people
• Are values-driven in your decision making: Honesty & integrity are important especially when the going gets tough.
• Thrives in uncertainty, learns fast, and stays hands-on.

We will offer

• Stock options in the company you will lead
• The opportunity to work with a driven, impact-oriented and fun team
• Access to specialist support in venture-building, fundraising, team management, and strategy setting