Chief Executive Officer
Overview
Company: PeroCycle | Steel Decarbonisation Climate Tech Startup
Location: Cambridge / Birmingham (United Kingdom)
Role (part-time / full time): Full-Time
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A spinout backed by Anglo American, Cambridge Future Tech, and the University of Birmingham, PeroCycle is solving the 2.8 gigaton CO2 problem the steel industry faces. Their innovative carbon recycling approach enables a cost-effective, practical path to steel decarbonisation, working with existing infrastructure instead of replacing it.
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PeroCycle is developing a retrofittable thermochemical reactor which will utilise novel materials technologies that allow CO2 to be converted to CO. The CO can then be injected into the blast furnace, where it will reduce the iron ore to pig iron. Hence, the PeroCycle technology will circularise the steelmaking process and cut out emissions.
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Lead the mission to decarbonise steelmaking
PeroCycle is seeking a CEO to drive the commercialisation of a breakthrough steel decarbonisation technology, one that could eliminate CO2 emissions from Blast furnace steel production.
We're seeking a visionary CEO with:
Fundraising and startup leadership experience.
Expertise scaling capital-intensive technologies, in deep tech, energy, or industrial sectors.
Strong industry networks, especially in steel, heavy industry, or corporate partnerships.
Broad knowledge in steelmaking technologies and industrial processes.
Excellent communications and public speaking skills.
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Lead and scale a high-impact climate tech startup.
Drive technology commercialisation and industry adoption.
Secure funding and build strategic industry partnerships.
Shape the company’s vision, team, and long-term success.
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Equity-incentivised leadership role with initial funding available in a high-potential startup.
Tackle one of the world’s biggest emission challenges.
Work with leading industry partners and world-leading researchers.
Next Steps
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss further please reach out to Maxim Vreeswijk (Venture Lead at Cambridge Future Tech) at maxim@camfuturetech.com
