Electria Group · 2 days ago
VP of Strategy - Graphite
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expElectria Group is a North American graphite company focused on supplying the EV and energy storage markets. The Vice President of Strategy will lead corporate and commercial strategy, defining long-term growth and capital allocation while positioning the company as a strategic supplier within North American supply chains.
Renewables & Environment
Hiring Manager
Jack Hulse
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the company’s long-term strategic plan, aligned with market demand for battery-grade graphite and critical materials
Evaluate growth opportunities across the value chain, including mining assets, processing, purification, coating, and recycling
Lead strategic prioritisation of projects, capital deployment, and portfolio optimisation
Monitor global and North American graphite markets, including pricing, supply/demand dynamics, and competitive positioning
Track policy, trade, and regulatory developments (e.g. IRA, USMCA, Canadian critical minerals policy) and assess strategic implications
Provide clear, data-driven insights to the executive team and Board
Support development of long-term offtake agreements with battery manufacturers, OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers
Lead evaluation and structuring of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and alliances
Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to align product strategy with customer qualification and performance requirements
Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A, minority investments, and strategic transactions
Lead commercial and strategic due diligence, valuation, and integration planning
Support fundraising, strategic investor engagement, and Board-level materials
Translate strategy into executable initiatives with clear KPIs, milestones, and ownership
Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, technical, and ESG teams
Build and mentor a high-performing strategy or corporate development function as the company scales
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, investment, or commercial leadership within mining, materials, chemicals, energy, or industrial sectors
Strong understanding of critical minerals and battery supply chains (graphite experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience with M&A, joint ventures, or large-scale capital projects
Proven ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels in a growth or scale-up environment
Experience engaging with senior executives, Boards, investors, and external partners
Preferred
Experience working in or with North American mining and processing assets
Familiarity with EV, battery manufacturing, or energy storage customers
Background in management consulting, private equity, infrastructure investing, or corporate strategy
MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field
Company
Electria Group
Electria Group - Experts delivering the people and the project resources for Electrification, Grid Development and Battery Technology.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase