Chief Executive Officer

We are supporting an innovative European deep-tech company developing next-generation technology for the augmented reality market.Following a successful Series A, the company is entering a critical growth stage, moving from R&D toward industrialization and commercial scale-up. With strong proprietary technology, established production capabilities, and growing partnerships with global industry players, the business is now looking for a CEO to lead its next phase.We are looking for an operator-led CEO with strong commercial instincts who can bring structure, focus, and execution discipline to a highly technical organization.The CEO will work closely with technology, product, and business teams, while maintaining strong relationships with customers, strategic partners, investors, and shareholders.Key priorities:Lead the transition from R&D to industrialization and productizationBuild operational discipline, accountability, and clear prioritiesAlign technology, product, IP, and commercial strategyDrive customer and strategic partnership developmentTranslate complex technology into a compelling commercial propositionLead the company through its next stage of international growthWe are particularly interested in leaders with experience scaling deep-tech, photonics, semiconductor, display, hardware, or adjacent technology businesses.This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly innovative European technology company at a pivotal stage of its development.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the company through its next stage of growth, strengthening its position with key customers, strategic partners, investors, and industry stakeholders.Prepare and execute the Series B fundraising, building a compelling equity story and engaging strategic and institutional investors.Drive industrialization, supply chain readiness, and productization, translating advanced technology into a scalable commercial product.Support major commercial opportunities and lead senior-level customer negotiations, including strategic partnerships, JDAs, and licensing agreements.Establish a disciplined operating model with clear priorities, accountability, and effective decision-making.Develop and lead the executive team and represent the company with the Board and shareholders.RequirementsPrevious experience as a CEO, founder-CEO, GM, or equivalent P&L leader in a deep-tech environment.Proven track record of scaling a company from Series A through Series B/C and/or a successful exit.Hands-on experience scaling complex hardware businesses, including industrialization, productization, and supply chain development.Strong operational leadership and a builder mentality — someone who has personally scaled businesses rather than advised them from the sidelines.Ability to operate credibly in a highly technical, engineering-driven organization and engage with complex technology and IP.Strong execution focus with the ability to introduce structure without slowing innovation.Experience in photonics, optics, semiconductors, or adjacent deep-tech hardware sectors.Willingness to relocate to Vienna and travel internationally.Strong PlusExperience in AR / XR / display technologies.Founder-CEO background, ideally including a successful exit.Senior leadership experience within a major technology company combined with genuine startup/scale-up exposure.Why JoinA rare opportunity to lead a well-funded deep-tech company with differentiated proprietary technology at a pivotal stage — moving from innovation to industrial scale and global commercialization, with significant long-term strategic and exit potential.