Global VP Water Filtration (Europe/Remote)

Kymera International is a global specialty materials company with more than a century of industrial heritage and a clear focus on building high-performance businesses through technology, scale, and strategic growth. Backed by private equity and operating across North America, Europe, and Asia, Kymera combines advanced materials science with operational excellence to serve critical markets where performance, reliability, and innovation matter.

Water filtration is one of Kymera’s most exciting and strategically important growth platforms. Through the acquisition of KDF Fluid Treatment, Kymera has established a strong position in advanced water filtration media, built around a differentiated copper-zinc technology used worldwide in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The business already delivers attractive margins and profitability, with a strong customer base and proven double-digit growth, yet remains early in its global expansion journey.

www.kdf.kymerainternational.com

Work Location: Europe/Remote

Kymera International Headquarters
2601 Weck Dr
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27703
www.kymerainternational.com

Technical Proficiency:

• Lead and scale Kymera’s global water filtration business with full P&L ownership, with a focus on aggressive growth (3-4x EBITDA) through commercial expansion, new market entry, and M&A;
• Define and execute the global growth strategy aligned with corporate objectives;
• Expand the business internationally, with priority focus on Europe, Asia, and other regions;
• Build and manage a cross-functional team, including direct reports in sales (US and Europe), applications engineering, and R&D, with dotted-line influence over global sales and marketing;
• Drive financial performance, operational efficiency and monthly business reviews;
• Champion downstream solutions, new product offerings, and creative business models (e.g., cartridges, service models, OEM partnerships);
• Lead global go-to-market strategies and develop strategic customer, OEM, and channel partnerships;
• Develop and implement IP and trade secret strategies to protect and differentiate Kymera’s technology;
• Navigate global manufacturing and supply chain complexity across the US and Europe;
• Own global regulatory strategy, product qualification, and certification processes across regions;
• Translate customer and market insights into innovation priorities, pilot programs, and commercialization roadmaps;
• Act as Kymera’s executive representative to customers, partners, and industry stakeholders;
• Report progress, performance, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and governance bodies.

Why would you work for us?

• Competitive salary, matching the role and your experience;
• Performance-based incentives;
• Equity package;
• Company car/ lease budget;
• Strong long-term career progression in a growing international organization;
• Lead and scale a global business with full P&L responsibility and real influence on strategy and outcomes;
• Drive an ambitious growth agenda in a PE-backed organization with strong investment support;
• A direct role in improving water quality and sustainability worldwide through advanced filtration solutions;
• Operate at senior executive level across regions, customers, and partners with significant decision-making freedom.

VITRU | International Executive Recruitment is exclusively assisting Kymera International to recruit the best candidate for this crucial role.

How to apply:
If you are interested and you meet all the above requirements please send your English resume via the apply button to VITRU, The European Executive Recruitment Firm. For more information about this position, please contact Guy Laeven at VITRU via +31 6 19 79 80 68 (www.vitru-hr.com)