Chief Investment Officer - Sustainable Aviation Growth

SkyNRG; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyNRG, based in Amsterdam, is seeking a Chief Investment Officer to lead its Investment Management capability and drive value creation across the business. The CIO will align investment decisions, capital allocation and growth initiatives with long-term value creation, reporting to the CEO and working with the Executive Committee and Board.

The role combines rigorous investment discipline with strategic leadership, offering influence over large SAF projects, partnerships and corporate

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure, energy transition, project finance, private equity, corporate development or investment management.
• A proven track record of evaluating and executing complex investment opportunities.
• Deep expertise in valuation, financial analysis, capital allocation and investment decision-making.
• Experience working with executive teams, Boards and institutional investors.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• The ability to balance strategic vision with pragmatic execution.
• A genuine interest in accelerating the transition toward more sustainable aviation.

Responsibilities

• Lead SkyNRG's Investment Management capability and establish the frameworks, governance and standards that support disciplined decision-making.
• Further improve SkyNRG’s investment strategy, building on 17 years of SAF experience, network and track record, and the company’s overall strategic plans
• Drive the evaluation and prioritization of major investments, strategic partnerships and growth opportunities across the portfolio.
• Bring an institutional investor mindset into the organization, fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring opportunities are assessed through the lens of strategic fit, risk-adjusted returns and long-term value creation.
• Provide leadership to Corporate Development and Project Commercial activities, building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture that aligns strategic ambitions, commercial execution and investment outcomes.
• Support the development of bankable, financeable and commercially attractive SAF projects.
• Lead selected M&A, partnership and corporate development opportunities that contribute to SkyNRG's long-term growth strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Committee, Board and shareholders on investment strategy, capital allocation and portfolio prioritization.

Skills

15+ years experience

Investment expertise

Financial analysis

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Execution focus

Sustainability focus

Job description

SkyNRG, based in Amsterdam, is seeking a Chief Investment Officer to lead its Investment Management capability and drive value creation across the business. The CIO will align investment decisions, capital allocation and growth initiatives with long-term value creation, reporting to the CEO and working with the Executive Committee and Board.

The role combines rigorous investment discipline with strategic leadership, offering influence over large SAF projects, partnerships and corporate