Ventures & Strategy Director

Ventures and Strategy Director- Elimini Permanent Location: Houston We are Elimini and our purpose is to remove carbon for good. Why join Elimini? The Elimini team is on a mission to help rewind the climate crisis. The challenge we face is steep, but the solution exists – if we collaborate and deliver at scale. Together, we’re taking carbon removals out of the lab, and into the real world. As the Ventures and Strategy Director, you’ll work closely with the EVP Finance, Strategy, Partnership, M&A and Carbon Markets of Elimini to:

• Develop Carbon Elimini’s strategy to help achieve Drax Group’s goal.
• Support partnership development to achieve the objectives of the company

This includes the responsibility for the identification, negotiation, formation, development, and long-term management of partnerships to support Elimini’s objectives. As the Ventures and Strategy Director, you’ll seek inputs and support from legal, finance, and tax to best structure partnerships. About the role As the Ventures and Strategy Director, you’ll be responsible for, but not limited to

• Developing the Elimini strategy to support the achievement of the Elimini objectives and ensuring alignment through collaboration with Drax Group M&A & Strategy team.
• Ensuring that Elimini’s business strategy is aligned to the Drax Group corporate framework and be key point of contact for the Drax Strategy team for questions, queries and assisting in preparing Board updates on Elimini identification, negotiation, formation and long-term management of partnerships including T&S and equity partnerships that will support achievement of the Elimini targets.
• Identifying potential partnership targets which support Elimini objectives including both strategic (e.g., T&S companies, etc.) and financial (e.g., equity participants, etc.) partners.
• Managing all aspects of the negotiation process with potential partners including coordination with legal, development, Drax Group M&A & Strategy and Drax Group Finance.
• Supporting EVP with financial analysis of potential projects and presenting to the President of Elimini, Drax CEO, Drax Group Chief Financial Officer and Drax Group committees for approvals.

What you’ll bring: To excel in this vital role, you’ll need:

• Significant experience working in a corporate/commercial environment within the Energy sector, with a relevant professional qualification.
• Demonstrate your experience negotiating and structuring complex commercial agreements with various parties within a project, preferably in the energy sector.
• Experience in managing joint venture relationships with partners in energy infrastructure development projects, including pre-FID (Final Investment Decision) and post-FID activities
• Proven experience in collaborating with partners to execute development agreements.
• Proven ability to help secure funding, including internal and partners approval.
• A natural ability to present information to a wide range of stakeholders with impact and clarity; an excellent communicator able to present and influence at all levels of the organization.
• A team player with high self-awareness and the ability to adapt influencing style to build relationships and get results.

Who is Elimini? Elimini is a Drax company. Our purpose is to ‘remove carbon for good’ with the ambitious goal of becoming the world’s leading carbon removals company by removing millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while generating 24/7 renewable power through the global deployment of BECCS. We are partnering with innovative institutions who will provide their expertise and support to help us push the boundaries of carbon capture technology and play a critical role in delivering climate solutions on a world-changing scale. We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Elimini is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Elimini you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here. Talk to us about flexible working! How to apply: Think this role is for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Elimini journey. If you want to find out more about Elimini and Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email