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Head of New Business / Managing Director (WEEE)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 6 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 20+ years

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

20+ years of experience in one or more of:

Waste management / environmental services
Infrastructure or energy transition investing
Circular economy, recycling or industrial processing
Corporate development or strategy

Strong track record in origination and execution of complex transactions.

Deep understanding and background within WEEE / e‑waste economics, regulatory drivers, and operational realities.

Experience working with institutional investors, boards and investment committees.

Highly commercial with strong strategic and financial acumen.

Credible senior presence with ability to engage C‑suite, investors and regulators.

Comfortable operating in entrepreneurial, fast‑scaling platforms.

Strong negotiation skills and sound investment judgement.

International mindset; fluent English required (additional languages a plus).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Leadership role in a high‑growth, regulation‑driven and impact‑relevant sector.

Significant influence over capital allocation, strategy and asset build‑up.

Direct exposure to board‑level decision making.

The role

Responsible for originating, structuring, and executing growth opportunities for an investment platform focused on WEEE and electronic waste management.The role combines commercial leadership, investment judgement, and strategic execution, with a strong external focus on deal origination, partnerships, M&A, and new market entry, and (at Managing Director level) full P&L and platform leadership responsibility.

PanEuropean Investment Platform
Building a project from the ground up

What you'll do

Originate and lead M&A, platform build‑ups, brownfield and greenfield opportunities across WEEE, e‑waste recycling, metals recovery, battery recycling, and related circular economy assets.

Define and execute platform growth strategy across Spain and value chain segments.

Assess Spanish market based on regulation, feedstock availability, pricing dynamics, and competitive landscape.

Ensure strong alignment with WEEE directives, national e‑waste regulations, environmental permits and ESG frameworks.

Own and drive long‑term strategic plan.

Lead post‑acquisition integration and value creation initiatives.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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Support continues after the contract is signed.
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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.