Appointment of CEO

Agora Think Tanks; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 150.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading think tank in climate policy is seeking a visionary CEO to provide strategic leadership and engage with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in impactful organizations, strong understanding of energy policy, and excellent communication skills. The role can be based in Berlin, Brussels, or Bangkok and involves frequent travel.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record of successful leadership in a global, impactful organization.
• Ability to build and nurture impactful partnerships across sectors.
• Commitment to Agora’s mission and values.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership for the organisation in partnership with the Managing Director.
• Represent Agora to policy-makers, donors, academia, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive the organisation’s impact through effective engagement and fundraising.

Kenntnisse

Visionary and strategic mind

Strong understanding of energy and climate policy

Excellent communications skills

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Agora Think Tanks — Appointment of CEO

Advancing the transition towards climate neutrality in Germany, Europe and the world with cutting edge analysis and impactful policy strategies.

Agora Think Tanks is a mission-driven non-partisan think tank, independent of corporate and political interests, creating feasible and science-based policy proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the economy: power, transport, buildings, industry, and agriculture. Climate neutrality calls for fast and profound reforms in all sectors of the economy; consequently, our work addresses the entire range of necessary transformations.

Our roots lie in Germany and Europe, but we think and act globally. Together with our growing global network of partner think tanks we combine the strengths of local expertise and international experience to provide unique counsel to decision-makers. We currently operate with an interdisciplinary and international team of ~200 diverse staff based in our offices in Berlin, Brussels, Bangkok and Beijing.

Role overview

At this critical time for the global climate agenda, Agora is now seeking a new outstanding CEO. Jointly with the Managing Director, the new CEO will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the organisation, working with the Supervisory Board and the senior management team. The CEO will further develop Agora by increasing its impact and engaging with policy-makers, donors, academia and other key stakeholders as its primary representative. The CEO will be a visionary and strategic mind, with a proven track record of successful leadership, ideally gained in a global, impactful and multi-faceted organization. They will offer a strong understanding of energy and climate policy, and the key players in the ecosystem, a global outlook, and will have built and nurtured impactful partnerships across sectors and stakeholders. The successful candidate will follow an inspirational, adaptive and empowering approach to lead our diverse team of high-calibre experts, will have excellent communications skills, and most of all, show clear commitment to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the organisation in partnership with the Managing Director and the Supervisory Board.
• Represent Agora to policy-makers, donors, academia and other key stakeholders.
• Drive the organisation’s impact through effective engagement, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead a diverse team of high-calibre experts with an inspirational, adaptive and empowering management style.
• Promote and uphold Agora’s mission and values in all activities.

Qualifications

• Visionary and strategic mind with a proven track record of successful leadership, ideally in a global, impactful and multi-faceted organization.
• Strong understanding of energy and climate policy and of key players in the ecosystem.
• Global outlook and ability to build and nurture impactful partnerships across sectors and stakeholders.
• Excellent communications skills and a clear commitment to the mission.

Location and Travel

The role can be based in Agora’s offices in Berlin, Brussels or Bangkok. Although working remotely is common, frequent travel to the Berlin headquarters is essential, in addition to regular international travel.

Compensation and Working Arrangements

The salary will be commensurate with the seniority of the position. The position includes the ability to work in a full- or part-time capacity.

Application process

We welcome applications from diverse candidates. Informal enquiries can be directed to Feride Yetis. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to the candidate portal, quoting reference 8030. The deadline for applications is midnight CEST on Wednesday 15th October 2025.

Diversity and inclusion

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from groups underrepresented in energy policy. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation.

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