Co-manage a startup company in food production with an initial focus on quality and energy management in chocolate production.
Key Responsibilities
We seek CEO and CTO candidates for CHoNova AG, a startup company focused on production improvement in the chocolate industry. This role will later expand to other food industries, emphasizing energy and quality management.
Requirements
Successful candidates should have relevant experience in business administration and marketing or industrial production in the food industry. They must be interested in developing and managing CHoNova AG with the founders. As a leader (CEO/CTO), you will collaborate closely with Expertinova partners. Your goal is to establish a rapidly growing and profitable company, identifying and developing new application areas.
Benefits
CHoNova AG has exclusive access to patent-protected technology and devices from ETH Zürich research projects in collaboration with ZHAW and chocolate producers. Industry leaders have tested prototypes and expressed interest in the developed device and IT solutions once the company delivers required sensors and services.
Ideal candidates possess:
* Proven experience as CEO or in leadership, with a master's degree in business administration or related fields, and affinity for food production technologies
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* As a potential CTO candidate, they should have hands-on experience in food production, optimizing production processes, with a solid engineering background, and knowledge of measurement technologies and IT applications in production processes. Experience in the chocolate or related food industries is preferred
The successful candidates should also have:
* An entrepreneurial mindset with excellent organizational and leadership skills
* Familiarity with business functions such as marketing, PR, and finance
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to professionally interact with customers and have marketing and sales skills
We expect CHoNova AG to become a profitable and established SME with clear growth potential. Expertinova will provide sufficient finances for its initial development. This is not a junior job but an opportunity to play a key role in building and establishing the company.