Chief Executive Officer

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS.

Overview

Company: Cooling Tech
Role (part-time / full time): Full-Time

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• Introduction

  Cambridge Future Tech (CFT) is a deep tech venture builder specialising in creating companies around cutting-edge IP. We are currently launching a new data centre cooling technology venture as a spinout from a UK university. 

  The new cooling tech venture is producing a new high-efficiency air cooling unit that uses indirect evaporative cooling to deliver cool air without adding humidity. The innovation incorporates a specialised heat exchanger made of corrugated, shape-optimised plates that maximise heat transfer between air streams. This achieves ground-breaking energy efficiency, demonstrating a 90% reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions in data centre trials.

• Position Description

  We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company from its inception to global market leadership. The CEO will have the opportunity to define and execute the company’s strategic vision. The incoming CEO will benefit from the deep expertise of a venture-building team skilled in spinout governance, technology strategy and securing investment for the venture. Closely supported by CFT, the CEO will establish operational infrastructure, secure funding, and drive commercial readiness.

• Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee supply chain scale-up and specialised HVAC manufacturing

  • Lead company strategy, vision, and execution

  • Drive fundraising efforts

  • Build and guide a high-performing leadership team

  • Develop commercial partnerships and market entry strategies

• Ideal Candidate Experience

  Proven experience as a CEO or senior leader in a start-up or high-growth technology company

  • Strong background in manufacturing and supply chains for complex hardware (ideally HVAC or energy systems)

  • Successful track record of fundraising

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Notes

Applications for this position have now closed, but we’re always interested in hearing from exceptional people. Get in touch via our expression of interest form, join our mailing list or contact us directly - we’d love to hear from you.