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Copenhagen, DenmarkNot Disclosed

General Manager at high-growth energy tech startup

Are you a builder with a founder mindset ready to lead a green transition revolution? This well-funded energy tech startup is looking for a General Manager to own their expansion into Denmark, taking full P&L responsibility for a mission-driven AI platform. You'll have the rare chance to build a local team from scratch, negotiate strategic partnerships, and decarbonize industrial heat production at scale. If you are a high-agency leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is fluent in Danish, this is your opportunity to shape the future of European energy electrification.

Overview

Role overview

As the General Manager for Denmark, you will be the local entrepreneurial owner leading the expansion of a mission-driven AI energy platform. You will build strategic partnerships, acquire industrial customers, and establish the regional operating model. Reporting to the CEO, you will eventually hire and lead the team driving national growth.

Company

About the company

High-growth energy tech startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Own the end-to-end growth strategy and P&L for the Danish market, from initial partnership development to customer success.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to tailor the AI energy optimization platform for local industrial needs.
  • Recruit, onboard, and lead a high-performing local team as the business scales across the region.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Proven founder mindset with a track record of taking ownership and delivering complex, end-to-end projects independently.
  • Deeply mission-driven regarding the green transition and the electrification of industrial heat and energy systems.
  • Bilingual fluency in Danish and English with the ability to negotiate high-stakes partnerships and lead a diverse team.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Exceptional autonomy to build a new market presence from scratch with the backing of an established, well-funded headquarters.
  • Join a company backed by top-tier VCs that is actively solving the industrial carbon crisis through AI-driven electrification.
  • High-impact leadership opportunity where you will directly influence international expansion playbooks and product strategy.

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