Global Lead for Net Zero and Decarbonisation
Key Skills
Job Description
Global Lead for Net Zero and Decarbonisation
Department: Climate & Nature Solutions : Business Line Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Netherlands
Description
The Global Lead for Net Zero and Decarbonisation is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the global strategy, growth agenda, and market positioning of Anthesis' decarbonisation offering, ensuring a clear and differentiated proposition that connects client demand with technical expertise.
The role drives commercial success through business development, flagship client engagement, go-to-market leadership, and revenue growth, while also leading innovation, thought leadership, and the evolution of services in response to changing market and regulatory requirements.
Working as part of the Global Business Line Leadership Team, the role influences and coordinates teams across regions to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery, support talent development and strategic hiring, and strengthen collaboration across Anthesis' global network.
Success is measured through revenue growth, new business generation, strategic client expansion, thought leadership impact, service innovation, and the delivery of a clear long-term growth strategy for the decarbonisation business.
Key Responsibilities
- Connect client demand with technical expertise to shape the global solution strategy and provide clarity on where Anthesis can successfully compete and differentiate.
- Collaborate closely with other Climate & Nature GSLLs to maximize the client value proposition and demonstrate the strength of One Anthesis.
- Keep the “Center of Expertise” market opportunity at the forefront of regional leadership discussions by sharing successes, challenges, and emerging opportunities to accelerate growth.
- Partner with regional teams to support the development and execution of growth plans.
Flagship Client Cultivation
- Take a hands-on role in securing 5–10 flagship client engagements and support teams in identifying and pursuing subsequent phases of the client journey.
- Lead the global go-to-market strategy by:
- Staying abreast of market drivers, emerging issues, and regulatory developments.
- Framing and contextualizing value propositions in response to evolving client needs.
- Developing and refining service offerings that resonate with clients.
- Testing offerings to assess both risk and value-creation opportunities.
- Translate, position, and promote “Center of Expertise” service offerings to Key Clients and high-growth/high-value accounts across the North America region.
Solution & Service Innovation
- Lead innovation across the “Center of Expertise” portfolio, including new or enhanced service offerings, digital products, and market- or sector-specific adaptations that respond to client needs and market developments.
- Strengthen Anthesis’ global market presence by generating thought leadership on emerging issues, technical insights, and innovative delivery approaches.
- Increase visibility through proactive speaking engagements, publications, media opportunities, and industry participation.
Solution Growth
- Support business growth by helping operations recruit, develop, and retain the required expertise, including building a pipeline of strategic hires and acquisitions, and supporting their successful integration into Anthesis.
- Partner with “Center of Expertise” technical leads across regions to drive global consistency and quality, enhancing client satisfaction through:
- Engaging technical communities to address delivery challenges and share learnings.
- Designing and implementing upskilling initiatives based on client needs and workforce capabilities.
- Promoting the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and proven tools and approaches.
- Equipping regional teams with evolving value propositions and marketing collateral to support service campaigns.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 15–20 years of experience, combining a strong commercial and sustainability background.
- Global perspective, supported by relevant international experience.
- Reporting line: reports to the Global Business Line Lead and works in close collaboration with Regional Line Leaders (RLLs).
- Position within the organisation: member of the Global Business Line Leadership Team.
- Management scope: responsible for cross-functional team coordination, driving alignment and influence across stakeholders without direct authority.
Core Responsibilities
The Global Lead for Net Zero and Decarbonisation is responsible for setting the global strategy, growth agenda, and market positioning of the company's decarbonisation offerings. This role drives commercial success through business development, flagship client engagement, and the evolution of services to meet market and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must possess 15–20 years of experience combining a strong commercial and sustainability background. A global perspective supported by relevant international experience is required for this senior leadership position.
About Anthesis Group
Industry: Environmental Services
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Anthesis guides clients to sustainable performance. We are the world’s leading purpose driven, digitally enabled, science-based activator. From the Greek word ‘anthesis’, referencing the lifecycle stage of a plant when it is most productive, Anthesis exists to guide our clients as they transition to decarbonised and more sustainable futures. With world-class expertise in science-based advisory, market-leading digital solutions, the development of high-quality carbon removal projects and purpose consulting, strategy and communication, Anthesis is uniquely positioned to manage risk and find value for our clients in their transformation journeys.