Head of New Business & Managing Director

The Company is seeking a Head of New Business and Managing Director with a focus on WEEE, e-waste recycling, metals recovery, battery recycling, and related circular economy assets. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating and leading M&A, as well as defining and executing platform growth strategy. This includes assessing the market based on regulation, feedstock availability, pricing dynamics, and competitive landscape, and ensuring strong alignment with WEEE directives, national e-waste regulations, environmental permits, and ESG frameworks. The role also involves owning and driving the long-term strategic plan and leading post-acquisition integration and value creation initiatives. Applicants must have a minimum of 20 years' of experience in waste management, environmental services, infrastructure or energy transition investing, circular economy, recycling, industrial processing, or corporate development and strategy. A strong track record in complex transactions, deep understanding of WEEE/e-waste economics, regulatory drivers, and operational realities is essential. The role requires a highly commercial individual with strong strategic and financial acumen, capable of engaging with C-suite, investors, and regulators. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, sound investment judgment, and an international mindset, with fluency in English and additional languages being a plus.