Lead the US expansion of a pioneering environmental biotechnology start-up tackling biodiversity loss and the climate crisis with world-first fungal technologies.

Rhizocore Technologies is an applied mycology company using fungi to accelerate forest growth, reduce tree mortality, boost carbon sequestration, and remediate polluted ecosystems. We are scaling rapidly and we’re looking for a visionary leader to build and run our US operations.

As Head of US, you will operate as the 'CEO' for the region — establishing our footprint, hiring a team, forging strategic partnerships, and driving commercial growth. This is a rare opportunity to combine scientific insight and commercial leadership to make a measurable impact on forests, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

The Head of US will work closely with the Global Management team across strategy, execution and building a growing team to establish and scale a live fungal strain library for the region to supply mycorrhizal products. The role will cover all aspects of the business (sales, marketing, product, IP, production).

What you’ll do:

• Establish and scale our US operations, from facilities to talent to business development.
• Lead commercial growth — forging partnerships with forestry companies, landowners, and agencies.
• Develop the regional business model, including diversifying revenue streams, possibly across different product types and natural capital markets.
• Oversee regional strategy and execution across sales, science, and operations.
• Build partnerships with customers, regulators, and collaborators to accelerate growth.
• Represent Rhizocore externally, growing our influence and impact.
• Build a high-performing culture, and embody Rhizocore’s values.

This is a rare dual-leadership role requiring excellence in both commercial execution and field-based scientific operations.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven track record scaling early-stage or growth-phase businesses.
• Strong commercial leadership experience (P&L responsibility, go-to-market strategy, sales growth).
• Experience in commercialising a science-based technology and taking a product from 0-1 is essential.
• Success of scaling sales of B2B products - ideally in ag-tech, biotech, environmental technology.
• Deep understanding of the forestry sector and the decision-making landscape of TIMOs, REITs, landowners, forest manager and public agencies.
• Scientific background in Forestry, Mycology, Plant Sciences, Microbiology, Ecology, or Environmental Biotechnology (MSc/PhD preferred).
• Understanding of fungal biology, soil-microbe interactions and ecosystem-scale application of biotechnology.
• Experience with field trials, forestry operations, or deploying biotech in natural ecosystems.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — resilient, adaptable, and comfortable getting hands-on.
• A communicator capable of translating complex scientific concepts into commercial language and value propositions.

This is a fantastic mission-driven leadership opportunity to build Rhizocore’s presence in North America and accelerate solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. You will be joining a team with successful track record in other geographies to apply their companies expertise in the North American region.

Apply as directed above, or by sending your CV to cp@kleboejardine.com for a confidential discussion. Kleboe Jardine are representing Rhizocore Technologies exclusively. Any applicant submitted via other channels will be directed to and processed by Kleboe Jardine.