Chief Executive Officer

About the Role

Pacific Talent Partners is tasked with appointing a Chief Executive Officer for a prestigious, private equity-owned global leader in marine technology. This organization is the definitive standard for the international scientific community, supporting government bodies, research institutions, and commercial entities across more than 70 countries to better understand intricate underwater environments.

Following a strategic acquisition by a global enterprise specializing in marine technology and sustainable fishing, the company is poised for significant international growth. This leadership role offers the opportunity to steer a premier scientific organization through its next phase of expansion, balancing scientific excellence with dynamic commercial software operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global growth strategies aligning the company’s technical developments with the wider group's vision for marine innovation.
• Take full responsibility for profit and loss, driving sustainable revenue expansion and profitability within an international corporate framework.
• Lead worldwide sales and distribution initiatives, exploring new markets including aquaculture, renewable energy, and climate research.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and execute technology synergies, integrating specialized knowledge into broader sustainability solutions.
• Supervise the evolution of the software platform to maintain its industry-leading status while enhancing AI integration and real-time data capabilities.
• Serve as the main point of contact with the international board, offering clear reporting on operational progress from Australian operations.
• Inspire and guide a specialized team of scientists and software developers, nurturing a culture of innovation to attract elite global talent.
• Ensure compliance with governance requirements both locally and within the global parent organization.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Proven leadership experience as a CEO or senior executive in fast-growing technology, SaaS, or scientific software fields.
• Strong commercial expertise with demonstrated success managing P&L and expanding sales in global markets.
• Capability to navigate multinational ownership structures and integrate local entities within a larger group.
• Technical proficiency enabling effective communication with a science-driven workforce, translating engineering excellence into business value.
• Excellent stakeholder communication, adept at reporting to international boards and managing diverse jurisdictional demands.
• Forward-thinking approach with passion for marine technologies and cutting-edge application of AI and real-time analytics.

Additional Information

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia. This confidential search welcomes all interested candidates to apply, with comprehensive role details available upon request. Contact is through designated search leaders, Elliot Long and Zane Benfell.