HEAD OF HUB UK

American President Lines; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading maritime innovation company is seeking a Head of Hub for their operations in Marseille. This role involves building and leading a local team, driving key performance indicators, and managing strategic partnerships with startups and corporate partners. Candidates should have strong connections within the supply chain and tech ecosystems and experience in startups. This position is vital for fostering innovation and developing effective business strategies.

Qualifications

• Expert in managing teams and driving key performance indicators.
• Ability to foster a vibrant community and organize events.
• Experience in business development and securing partnerships.

Responsabilités

• Build and lead the local team.
• Drive subsidiaries’ key performance indicators.
• Support business development by creating a local pipeline.
• Manage high-level corporate partner relationships.
• Lead the strategy for identifying and securing startups.

Connaissances

Robust supply chain and tech network within the APAC startup ecosystem

Experience working in a startup

Experience within the supply chain or maritime sectors

Description du poste

HEAD OF HUB UK

Initiated in 2018 by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman & CEO of the CMA CGM Group, ZEBOX is an international innovation accelerator expert in the fields of maritime industry, logistics & media.

Its mission, toconnect the world’s best innovations with the CMA CGM Group and its partners across three key areas: environmental impact, technological competitiveness, employee well-being and safety at work.

Operating in 6 regions, ZEBOX is now supported by 15+ international companies such as PSA Venture, CEVA Logistics, Transdev and Port of Liberty.

YOUR MISSION

Management

• Build and lead the local team (internal and/or external)
• Drive the subsidiaries’ key performance indicators and ensure the growth and development of a talented team
• Collaborate with ZEBOX hubs globally, supporting cross‑functional initiatives to accelerate innovation, knowledge sharing, and best practices
• Foster a vibrant startup & partner community by organizing recurring meetups and local events that reinforce connections and amplify ZEBOX’s local impact

Strategic Partnerships

• Support the business development of ZEBOX by creating an accurate local pipeline and securing new partnerships for the Hub (incl. working closely with ZEBOX and CMA CGM leadership)
• Help redefine ZEBOX’s corporate offerings to reflect current market needs and conditions
• Manage high‑level corporate partner relationships to ensure delivery, client satisfaction and long‑term collaboration
• Act as a trusted advisor to corporate partners, identifying critical pain points through strategic stakeholder engagements and guiding them in developing business cases for implementing new technologies
• Build partnerships with local experts and mentors, incubators and accelerators, investors, government agencies, universities, technology providers, and key industry players to expand ZEBOX’s ecosystem and enhance the value of services offered to startups
• Produce content to inform partners of emerging trends and cutting‑edge technologies impacting their industries

Startups

• Lead the strategy for identifying and securing high‑potential startups that address the evolving needs of corporate partners, positioning ZEBOX as a key player in startup innovation
• Mentor startups during and after the program, managing the portfolio to support business growth and fundraising efforts
• Identify and introduce high‑impact startups to ZEBOX Ventures & other partner investors, driving strategic investments that align with ZEBOX’s innovation objectives

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Robust supply chain and tech network within the APAC startup ecosystem
• Experience working in a startup
• Experience within the supply chain or maritime sectors