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Copperchase Vacancy, Location at Cramlington Office, UK NE23 1LZ

Date published:22/07/2025

Job Title: Managing Director (MD)

Report To: Board of Directors 

 

Job Overview:

Copperchase Ltd is a leading UK-based technology and engineering company, historically recognised for its innovative air traffic management systems and critical infrastructure solutions. As part of its long-term growth strategy, the company is expanding into adjacent high-technology sectors including data centres, AI-powered analytics, and medical research technologies, with the aim to become a cross-sector leader in mission-critical, AI-enabled solutions.

Position Summary:

Copperchase Ltd is seeking a visionary and commercially driven Managing Director to lead its UK operations and steer its transformation into new technology verticals. The MD will report to the Board of Directors and will be responsible for strategic leadership, operational execution, and business development across current and emerging business units—including air traffic control, data centre infrastructure, AI and automation, and medical technology research. This role requires a dynamic, future-oriented leader with deep experience in high-technology sectors and a proven ability to lead innovation, diversification, and growth on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute a multi-sector growth strategy to transition Copperchase into an AI-driven technology powerhouse.
• Lead market analysis, and strategic partnerships in the data centre, medical AI, and pharmaceutical R&D sectors.
• Serve as the chief visionary and decision-maker, aligning the leadership team with long-term innovation goals.

Innovation & New Business Development

• Oversee the exploration and launch of new revenue-generating verticals including:
• Data centre construction, management, and hosting solutions.
• AI and machine learning platforms for enterprise applications.
• Medical diagnostics, AI-assisted clinical research, and drug discovery technologies.
• Evaluate investment opportunities in deep tech, biotech, and AI healthcare analytics.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain and grow Copperchase’s core competencies in aviation systems while building new business units.
• Ensure delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects with high performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Implement agile, scalable operational models to support business diversification.

Financial Leadership

• Manage full P&L, capital planning, and financial risk across both established and emerging business lines.
• Secure funding (private equity, venture, government grants and strategic partnerships) where necessary to fuel expansion.
• Report to the Board with transparency on performance metrics and strategic outcomes.

Talent & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional executive team with expertise in AI, healthcare, engineering, and technology infrastructure.
• Create a culture of innovation, ethical leadership, and continuous learning.
• Drive diversity, sustainability, and ESG integration across all business functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Executive-level leadership experience ideally in a technology-driven or diversified engineering environment.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in sectors such as aerospace, AI, data infrastructure, software development, engineering or health tech.
• Proven success in scaling business units, launching new ventures, or leading corporate transformation.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in aviation, data privacy, and healthcare compliance.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business (MBA or PhD desirable).

Desired Characteristics:

• Visionary, with a clear understanding of emerging global technology trends.
• Strong track record in business innovation, technology commercialization, and market expansion.
• Able to work across domains and build synergy between engineering, AI, and health science.
• Capable of inspiring a global team and managing complex stakeholder environments.

Compensation Package:

A competitive executive compensation package including base salary, performance-based incentives, net profit shares and long-term equity participation

If you are interested, please send your CV to Copperchase email address: contact@copperchase.co.uk