Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Climate Tech

About the role

InPlanet is seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer to lead and scale its end‑to‑end value chain for Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture. This senior leadership position will bridge strategy and execution, ensuring operational excellence across mineral sourcing, processing, logistics, and field deployment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable systems, processes, and partnerships for mineral sourcing, processing, transportation, inventory, and field deployment.
• Align operational capacity with commercial demand, working closely with commercial, scientific, and technical teams.
• Build resilient supplier and logistics networks across Brazil and coordinate cross‑functional execution.
• Collaborate with the Chief Impact Officer, VP of Operations, Commercial Director, and Chief Science & Research Officer to integrate field strategy with scientific goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Required profile

• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Proven senior‑level experience overseeing complex supply‑chain and operational functions, preferably in climate tech, agriculture, or related industries.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking with a track record of scaling high‑growth organizations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with travel opportunities in Brazil.
• Opportunity to shape a high‑impact climate technology company.
• Collaborative, people‑first culture focused on empathy, integrity, and collective impact.