Eden Scott’s client is an Edinburgh based expert in DPSS lasers with a focus on mid to high output power. This PE-backed venture designs & manufactures single frequency lasers in a range of wavelengths for holography, high precision metrology, Brillouin imaging, Raman spectroscopy, Interference Lithography, semiconductor quality inspections and other high precision applications. Their lasers have excellent parameters and are particularly suited for applications that require high output power and wavelength stability. The company is an active player on the Quantum Technologies market with lasers for Quantum applications in Sensing and is in the process of delivering an Innovate UK SBRI project. This project will significantly enhance their scope as a developer and provider of full photonic solutions to drive quantum applications. After having achieved initial worldwide sales, the company is preparing to scale up, win OEM & multi-order contracts from established industrial leaders and exercise the company’s exit strategy in the future. Opportunity: They seek: · A proven, commercially focused, business-builder CEO with a thorough understanding in high-tech manufacturing and a successful track record of implementing commercial growth, and ideally taking a company through an exit. · Your experience will ideally include success in bringing new and innovative products to global markets, forging deep relationships with OEM customers and business partners, executing creative growth strategies, · Fundraising experience with VC or technology partners, whilst not critical would be advantageous. Background industry is flexible and candidates from any of the following diverse manufacturing experiences will be considered: industrial products, electronics, technology, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, metrology. Ideally you will have spent some time in your career in several SME-type companies helping them to achieve their growth or exit strategies as well as making a strong commercial impact within larger international corporations. The position offers a competitive salary and an equity stake in the venture. Nb All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Eden Scott for inclusion in their selection process.