Chief of Staff @ Hatch Blue in Berlin, Germany

Hatch Blue is a knowledge-based firm focused on sustainable aquaculture and alternative seafood globally. Comprising of four business units – investment management, consulting, startup programs and media – it has a team of 31 working across five offices in Europe, North America and Asia. Hatch Blue manages three funds, has made >60 investments, run six accelerator programs and 15 innovation studios, and delivered dozens of highly specialized consulting projects to blue chip clients.

The Position

The Chief of Staff will play a critical role in supporting the CEO and the executive team, ensuring that the company’s strategic objectives are executed efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will act as a key program manager, coordinator, and implementer, managing high-priority projects, facilitating communication, and driving operational excellence across the organization. The Chief of Staff will play a pivotal role in operationalizing Hatch Blue’s strategy, fostering a collaborative and pleasant culture. This is a unique role at the very core of Hatch Blue with 360-degree view across all of its activities from venture capital via accelerator programs to specialist consulting.

Responsibilities:

● Operationalizing Strategy

○ Assist the CEO and the executive team in implementing strategic initiatives at the group level and across Hatch Blue’s four business units

○ Coordinate cross-functional teams and monitor the progress of key projects and initiatives

○ Identify and address operational inefficiencies

● Administrative Management

○ Manage a team of 1-2 Team Assistants (TAs) as direct reports; TAs provide a shared services to all business units in areas such as travel, event planning and coordination, knowledge and document management, project support and communications

○ With the help of TAs, organize group events, including company-wide semi-annual offsites, Executive Committee meetings and annual investor days

● Executive and Board Support

○ Assist in the preparation and follow-up of executive and board meetings, ensuring action items are completed

○ Facilitate effective communication and information flow within the organization

● Knowledge and Talent Management Support

○ Support business unit leads in recruiting and developing Hatch Blue’s talent bench

○ Foster the development of a culture of collaboration, intellectual honesty, and integrity

○ Support group-wide knowledge management function and the related development of tools

Experience and Qualifications:

● Optimally a current Associate with the Big Three / MBB, but we are open to varying backgrounds providing the same level of rigor, problem solving skills and toolbox

● STEM or Business Administration undergraduate degree, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred – top grades from top institution(s)

● Prefer candidates that have experience in more than one of the following:

○ Venture capital fund manager

○ Impact investment fund manager

○ Startup or scaleup company

○ Blue-chip consultancy

○ Aqua- / Agri- / Food-tech

○ SHREK 5 executive search firms

○ Knowledge management organization, especially if AI-enabled

● >4 years of experience in a strategic or operational role, preferably in a high-growth or mission-driven organization at a reputable organizations

● Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and social impact

Individual Attributes

● A logical and fast thinker; a fact-based problems solver who works based on first principles

● Set & forget: can be trusted to run with any given task once target coordinates are set

● Demonstrated high energy and persistence – known for execution to completion

● Ability to view challenges through the lens of people and processes

● Acts with integrity and ethics even when nobody is looking

● Genuinely cares about the planet, shows kindness to others, and possesses a sense of humor

What We Offer:

● Competitive salary, bonus program and benefits package

● Opportunity to shape the future of climate-smart, biodiverse, and just food systems

● Exceptionally enjoyable working environment: humane, closely-knit, supportive, and fun

● Flexible working arrangements tailored to individual and team needs

● This particular role offers a unique entry point into Hatch Blue that could eventually lead into anything from a general management role in the company to managing your own fund or scaleup in the Hatch Blue platform

Hatch Blue is committed to diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion within the team and the industry. We encourage applications from candidates who do not meet all requirements.

Please apply to georg@hatch.blue.