Chief Technology Officer

Reports To: Kafrit Group CEO

Position Summary:

Kafrit Group is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for the plastics industry. We specialize in customized masterbatches, color additives, and compounds. Our commitment to excellence and technological advancement drives us to seek a visionary CTO who can lead our technology initiatives and shape our future.

Key Responsibilities:

Vision, Strategy and Technical Leadership:

·     Develop a clear vision for technology within Kafrit Group

·     Drive innovation, explore emerging trends, evaluate relevant technologies for the entire Group or specific Companies

·     Align technology strategies with overall business objectives. Collaborate with VP Business Development on identifying breakthrough technologies (Start-Ups) and escort their R&D development

Collaboration and Communication:

·     Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing among the Group

·     Work closely with Universities, Suppliers, Customers, Entrepreneurs, scouting for new Technologies.

·     Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders

R&D Resource Allocation:

·     Supervise resource allocation at Group and Companies level. Align with GMs R&D priorities, support local teams and monitor progress

·     Improve Product Development Processes and Procedures

·     Deliver an increased ratio of New Products in the Group and Companies Portfolio

Talent Development:

·     Build and lead a high-performing Community of Technologists within the Kafrit Group Companies

·     Encourage a forward-thinking mindset

·     Support the Companies attracting top Talent and nurture professional and career growth

Sustainability and Environmental Impact:

·     Explore eco-friendly technologies, address sustainability challenges and embed relevant projects in the R&D Agenda at Group and Companies level

Required Skills and Capabilities:

- Expert-level knowledge in polymers, additives, and compounds, with a demonstrated ability to drive innovation

- Exceptional analytical capabilities for technology assessment and potential integration into the business strategy

- A comprehensive business and technological outlook that merges advanced material science with strategic product innovation

- A proven track record in identifying and leveraging nascent technologies and start-up opportunities in alignment with corporate objectives

- Leadership capable of steering the entire innovation lifecycle of disruptive Technologies from conceptualization through to market assimilation across the Organization

Qualifications:

- An advanced degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar

- Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills to navigate a matrixed organization and cultivate external partnerships

- Leadership experience in managing diverse teams

- Adeptness in overseeing projects from their genesis through to successful commercial realization

- Relevant Business experience (running a Start-up, Commercial experience, etc.) is an advantage

- Experience in raising Funds and Grants, from Local or Global Institutes, Governments, etc.

Work Conditions:

Readiness to travel internationally for research collaborations, conferences, and partner engagements

When sending CV, please specify job number 178961 in the subject.

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