Country Director Germany (Fixed Term Employment 1 year)

Meyandy LLC; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fastned is seeking an Interim Country Director to lead the German market from Cologne, reporting to the COO. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution to accelerate network deployment, elevate customer experience, and build cross-functional partnerships.

You will shape the country strategy, collaborate with legal and government bodies, lead HR and operations, and ensure profitability while upholding Fastned's values.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in senior management roles within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders at executive level.

Aufgaben

• Drive German deployment and operational excellence across the market.
• Elevate commercial performance through collaboration with sales and marketing.
• Represent Fastned Germany with external stakeholders and at internal leadership forums.
• Shape country strategy and execution, aligning with global objectives.
• Provide people and culture leadership, HR planning and leadership coaching.

Jobbeschreibung

Fastned is one of Europe's leading fast-charging networks. Active across 9 countries, we have spent nearly 15 years building the infrastructure, expertise and brand that defines premium fast charging in Europe. What sets us apart is our focus on reliability, sustainability and clean energy. We have been awarded Best Charging Network in the UK, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, further establishing Fastned as a leading player in the field. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact and drive change in an exciting industry of the future! Join Fastned at the forefront of Europe's electric vehicle and charging infrastructure revolution! As our Interim Country Director, you will help accelerate the growth of the German market with our ambition to become a leading player in the EV transition.

This interim role is set to start as soon as possible and will finish at the end of December 2027. Our German office is located in Cologne, you are expected to be present on location at least 3 days per week. In this role you will report directly to our COO.

What you will be doing

Drive German Deployment and Operational Excellence

• Accelerate network deployment by proactively removing bottlenecks, ensuring rapid and strategic scaling across the market.
• Partner with the Country Execution Lead to drive cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring our pipeline consistently delivers high‑potential locations on schedule.
• Champion a world‑class customer experience by collaborating with Local Operations to maintain pristine, high‑uptime stations that exceed charging performance standards.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations with a focus on agility, continuously refining workflows to maintain momentum and operational excellence.

Elevate Commercial Performance

• Collaborate with commercial teams to drive revenue, customer growth, brand visibility, and local marketing.
• Identify opportunities, partnerships, and strategic initiatives to maximise market share and profitability.
• Scale B2B and B2C offerings while optimising pricing and business models.
• Keep a good eye on the costs & revenue to ensure the financial health of your market.

Represent Fastned Germany internally and if needed externally

• Support the team in representing Fastned in the German EV ecosystem, incl. engaging with government bodies, stakeholders, and media to strengthen market position.
• Represent the German market in central decision‑making, providing feedback on plans and ensuring alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Shape your country strategy & execution

• Implement the German strategic plan, aligning with Fastned’s vision while adapting to local dynamics.
• Incorporate market trends, competitive shifts, and policy changes into strategic planning.
• Align the local team behind shared goals and continuously refine operational workflows.
• Manage long‑term business plans and annual tactical execution across local teams.

Display People & Culture Leadership

• Partner with HR to recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing, mission‑driven team.
• Lead local workforce planning, key role selection, onboarding, and leadership coaching.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ownership aligned with Fastned’s values.
• Facilitate seamless communication and alignment between local and global teams.

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Country Director Germany (Fixed Term Employment 1 year) — Fastned, Köln.