Vice President, Cleantech

About Cox Enterprises & Cox Cleantech Cox Enterprises is a family-owned company with a 127-year track record of building industry leading businesses that have a lasting, positive impact on people and the planet. We've invested in sustainable businesses and clean technologies since 2007, scaling solutions across advanced recycling, renewable energy and indoor agriculture. Cox Cleantech is the spearhead of this commitment-an operator investor portfolio that partners with innovative founders to transform how we make, use and re use materials, accelerate the circular economy and decarbonize critical systems. We combine capital, operational expertise and the scale of a company built to endure. Cox Cleantech is central to our vision-Protecting the Planet and Innovating for Impact-and it's where leaders come to build growth platforms that deliver measurable environmental outcomes and enterprise value. The Opportunity Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable innovation at scale? Cox Enterprises is seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President (VP) of Cleantech to lead our next era of growth. This is not just a role-it's a platform for an executive who thrives at the intersection of private equity, strategy, and operational excellence. As VP, you will architect and accelerate the expansion of our Cleantech portfolio, championing breakthrough investments and forging partnerships that redefine what's possible for people and planet. You'll influence to drive enterprise-level transformation and leave a legacy of impact. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Leadership & Value Creation Strategic Vision: Set and continuously evolve the Cleantech investment thesis, identifying high-impact market opportunities and building sustainable competitive advantages. Active Portfolio Oversight: Serve as a trusted advisor and board representative for current and future majority-owned Cleantech ventures, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. Strategic Growth {or Growth Catalyst}: Partner with management teams to develop and execute bold growth strategies, operational improvements, and capital deployment plans to rapidly scale businesses. Value Creation Architect: Collaborate with senior leadership to drive value creation through best-in-class governance, operational excellence, synergistic strategies and aligned incentives. Deal Execution & Investment Pipeline Pipeline Builder: Develop and sustain a robust pipeline of new Cleantech investment opportunities across emerging and established sub-sectors, including sourcing proprietary deal flow. Deal Champion: Lead all aspects of the transaction lifecycle-sourcing, financial modeling, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and legal diligence-in partnership with Corporate Development. Investment Committee Leadership: Present and advocate for high-conviction investment recommendations to the Investment Committee, leveraging deep domain expertise and comprehensive due diligence. Team Leadership & Talent Development Inspiring Leader: Set the tone via inspirational leadership and strategic direction to the Cleantech investment team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. Talent Multiplier: Mentor, develop and elevate talent, building a pipeline of future sector leaders and recognized experts. Qualifications Required Experience Bachelor's degree with 16+ years of relevant experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered (e.g., a master's degree with 14 years, a Ph.D. with 11 years, or 18 years of relevant experience). 20+ years of progressive leadership in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate M&A, with a proven track record in Cleantech, Renewable Energy, or Sustainable Technology. Demonstrated experience in private equity-style deal execution, from origination through close, including advanced financial modeling and due diligence. Experience with cleantech operational leadership Deep experience advising and scaling private companies post-acquisition, with a focus on operational transformation and value creation. Board-level leadership and influence, with a history of shaping strategic and financial outcomes. Exceptional negotiation, executive presence, and communication skills to represent Cox Enterprises at the highest levels Preferred Qualifications Experience with majority-owned, control investments. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in a related technical field) is a plus. Extensive network within the Cleantech ecosystem-founders, executives, co-investors, and advisors. What We Offer The opportunity to drive measurable impact on the future of energy, sustainability. A collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and purpose-driven culture-where bold ideas and passionate leaders thrive. A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including performance-based incentives. Other Essential Job Requirements And Working Conditions Travel: 30% or more driven by footprint of portfolio companies and business development for new investments Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.