About the Role

• We are seeking an accomplished Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead ReCatalyst’s global commercial strategy and execution, strengthening our commercial foundations ahead of Series A and driving the company’s scale-up phase.
• The CCO will hold clear ownership of revenue generation, leading the conversion of ongoing PoC and pilot projects into signed licensing, joint-development, and off-take agreements, as well as structuring complex partnerships with major industrial players across the hydrogen and specialty chemicals value chain.
• This role combines strategic leadership, commercial execution, and financial acumen, ensuring that all key partnerships and agreements are aligned with ReCatalyst’s long-term strategic and investor objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Execution

• Define and execute ReCatalyst’s global commercial and go-to-market strategy for catalyst materials and technology licensing.
• Own commercial performance targets, converting pilot and PoC projects into long-term revenue agreements (licensing, JV, off-take).
• Lead pricing strategy and value-based commercial models that reflect the economic and technical impact of ReCatalyst’s technology.

Strategic Partnerships & Deal Structuring

• Structure and negotiate complex commercial collaborations, including joint ventures, stage-gated collaborations, and milestone-driven agreements.
• Work closely with legal counsel to ensure robust, compliant, and financially sound contracts.
• Support due diligence and commercial validation activities linked to the Series A process.

Commercial Operations & Team Leadership

• Oversee business development, sales, and commercial finance functions.
• Build scalable commercial processes and ensure operational excellence in deal execution and partner management.
• Collaborate with the CTO and COO to align technical development and market priorities.

Financial & Risk Planning

• Anticipate indirect or hidden costs in industrial partnerships (qualification, certification, performance guarantees) related to specific requirements in targeted industries.
• Develop and track development-linked financials for commercial projects.

International Market Development

• Expand ReCatalyst’s presence and partnerships across EMEA, North America, and APAC regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, component manufacturers, and hydrogen ecosystem leaders.
• Represent ReCatalyst at key industry events and forums, strengthening visibility and strategic positioning.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5-10 years of senior commercial leadership experience within advanced materials, hydrogen technologies, or specialty chemicals.
• Proven track record in structuring and closing high-value licensing, joint venture, or off-take agreements.
• Strong understanding of commercial finance, value-based pricing, and contract structuring.
• Experience bridging technical performance metrics with commercial value creation.
• International mindset, comfortable working across multiple regions and cultures (EMEA, NA, APAC).
• Familiarity with open-innovation frameworks and corporate–startup collaboration models.
• Entrepreneurial, execution-driven, and comfortable operating in a dynamic scale-up environment.
• Ability to balance strategic patience with commercial urgency, acting decisively in a competitive, fast-evolving market.

What We Offer

• A pivotal leadership role shaping the commercial trajectory of a cutting-edge hydrogen technology company.
• Direct impact on ReCatalyst’s global commercialization and Series A readiness.
• Competitive compensation and participation in VSOP (Virtual Share Option Pool).
• Opportunity to work alongside world-class advisors and investors (ex-Johnson Matthey, ex-Solvay, Dynamic, mission-driven environment combining scientific excellence and entrepreneurial execution.
• Flexible and hybrid working model and international collaboration through ReCatalyst’s global partner network.
• Permanent full-time position with a starting trial period.