Vp of global strategy and business development

We are retained by a global Fortune 500 company to assess the qualifications of candidates for the following role:


Vice President Global Strategy, Business Development, Sales, Support, and Service

* Products: Technology and IT Systems used in Wastewater and Water Treatment facilities
* Revenue: <$100m / 5-10 direct reports
* Primary markets: Water & Wastewater


Reports to: CCO


Based from home: in any of the following countries: USA, UK, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, India, potentially somewhere in the Middle East as well.


Travel Required: as necessary to get the job done, meet the team, establish relationships // long-term exp. 50% overnight


Primary Focus:

1) grow international market share and footprint

2) inorganic growth: acquisitions, partnerships

3) evaluate current strategy; suggest potential changes, identify shortfalls/opportunities; implement tactical changes to meet goals


Requirements and Traits:

- expertise in Water Treatment, Wastewater, and potentially Drinking Water markets

- strong international experience/exposure/connections

- expertise in management of Sales Distribution/Channel Partnerships

- prior success in leading acquisition strategy and strategic partnerships, and initiating/driving the acquisition process

- humble--check ego at the door

- independent go-getter; doesn't need hand-holding

- values team (glory to them, not to the leader)

- accountable and holds others accountable; excellent follow-up