President & CEO

OVERVIEW:

• LIASE Group is a Global Executive Search firm performing this search out of its office in metro-Detroit, MI USA.
• This is not a traditional President role.
• We are performing a retained search for the President & CEO for an alternative energy company with proprietary energy technology and real IP, currently operating in Chapter 11 with a two-person team.

NOTE - This role is for a builder - Not a manager - Not a caretaker - Not someone optimizing for short-term compensation.

THE SITUATION:

• Existing technology (wind, alternators, distributed energy).
• Minimal infrastructure.
• Limited capital.
• Immediate need for commercialization and revenue.

THE MANDATE:

• Stabilize the business financially.
• Identify and execute the fastest path to revenue.
• Commercialize existing IP (licensing, partnerships, outsourced manufacturing, etc.).
• Define a 1–3 year strategy — build, scale, or position for sale.

THE REALITY:

• You are stepping into a Chapter 11 environment.
• There is no built-out team — you will be hands-on.
• Year 1 compensation is heavily equity-weighted; increasing base salary & bonus payout as company improves cash flow and financial stability.
• You are taking risk in exchange for meaningful ownership and upside.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Full control over strategy and execution.
• Ability to create enterprise value from an existing foundation.
• Direct participation in the outcome (not just a salary).

THIS WILL RESONATE WITH SOMEONE WHO:

• Has built or rebuilt a business from near zero.
• Has commercialized technology or IP.
• Is comfortable operating without structure or safety nets.
• Wants ownership, not just a role!

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUISITE EXPERIENCE:

We are looking for a very specific profile:

Must-Have Experience:

• You have personally built revenue from near zero (not inherited a business).
• You’ve operated in an early-stage, distressed, or highly resource-constrained environment.
• You have commercialized a product, technology, or IP (licensing, partnerships, direct sales, etc.).
• You are comfortable being a hands-on operator — not leading through layers.
• Must be either a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency.

Strongly Preferred:

• Prior Founder / CEO / President / GM experience.
• Background in energy, industrial, electromechanical, or hardware-based businesses.
• Experience structuring creative deals (OEM, licensing, JV, channel partnerships).
• Exposure to raising capital or navigating complex financial situations.

Critical Success Traits:

• Bias for action — you move fast and prioritize revenue over perfection.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and risk.
• Ownership mindset — you think like an investor, not an employee.
• Willingness to trade short-term cash for long-term equity value.

PLEASE REPLY, ONLY IF:

• Your background aligns with the above — and you’re energized (not deterred) by the challenge.
• You’re willing to work in an un-polished environment without abundant resources and predictability.
• You have been waiting for the chance to take full ownership of something and create real value.