GREEN CHEMISTRY
Berkner Group recruits executives, engineers, and scientists for companies advancing innovative approaches to chemistry that benefit society and the environment. Our clients are using natural or waste feedstocks to generate “green” replacements for existing chemicals as well as novel materials with unique physical properties and/or branding opportunities.
ENERGY & ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Energy is a primary focus area, with a special focus on solar materials, solar development, energy storage, energy efficiency, LEDs, and electric vehicles. We have recruited a wide range of roles within this space, including sales and business development executives (from VPs to individual contributors), VPs and Directors of Engineering, Technical Program Managers, CFOs, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, chemists, and more.
SUSTAINABLE AGTECH
Chris, Berkner Group’s Founder & President has a long history of involvement in the AgTech sector. He was previously a venture capital investor and Board Observer in Marrone Bio Innovations, an AgBio startup that went public on NASDAQ in 2014. He was then a turnaround CEO for the venture-backed irrigation technology management startup PureSense, which is now Jain Monitoring and Control. Berkner Group has successfully recruited numerous executives and engineers for a variety of AgTech startups in fields ranging from indoor agricultural connected lighting systems to biodegradable plastics for agricultural mulch film.
SUSTAINABLE FOODTECH
We have successfully recruited top talent ranging from CEOs to engineers in companies developing new materials for food freshness; sensing technology for food safety; delivery platforms for local and organically grown food; and software tracking platforms for food brands who want to elevate the ethics and sustainability of their supply chains.
ADVANCED MATERIALS & SEMICONDUCTORS
Berkner Group is committed to supporting the development and implementation of advanced materials that promote efficiency and sustainability. Applications include new membranes for filtration or electrolysis, photovoltaically active thin films, new approaches to energy storage, seawater desalination, industrial processing, agricultural products, gas sensing, and more. We have recruited a wide range of individual scientists and engineers as well as executives within the sector.
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY VENTURE CAPITAL & CONSULTING
Berkner Group works directly with numerous venture capital and consulting firms in the sustainable technology sector, helping them recruit Partners, Principals, and Associates. Our founder, Chris Berkner, was formerly Managing Director of One Earth Capital, a GreenTech venture capital firm making early-stage investments in Series A and B startups.
While we can recruit for almost any role, here are the positions we place most often:
CEOs, CFOs, and COOs
Directors/VPs of Engineering
Engineers (Chemical, Electrical, Software, Process)
Sales, Marketing & Business Development Executives
Scientists (Biological, Chemists, Materials)
Product Managers & Project Managers
Within 90 days, Chris and his team were able to find 3 (!) highly technical candidates to fill leadership roles that had been open for months. He quickly understood our business model, worked diligently to find terrific candidates, communicated consistently and clearly, and was an absolute delight to have as a partner.
Marijoy Bertolini
Director of Human Resources, Biolabs
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