COO

Strategy Innovation & Scaling Operations
Youll help define and scale a novel carbon removal product - taking it from early traction to being a key player in agriculture and mining. This is a 1-100 leadership role demanding bold strategy deep market insight and relentless execution.
Lead the design and execution of a world-class ERW deployment operation across Brazil with scalability in mind.
Translate InPlanets carbon and climate goals into clear operational strategies and regional delivery models.
Drive continuous improvement through operational KPIs systemisation and performance data.
Agricultural & Supply Chain Leadership
Youll drive go-to-market strategies that bring breakthrough mineral products into entrenched agricultural systems building the trust and partnerships needed for national adoption. Commercial creativity and strategic grit will be essential.
Build strategic partnerships with input suppliers logistics providers agricultural service firms and regional stakeholders.
Oversee the sourcing logistics and deployment of rock powder - from mine to farm.
Ensure operational excellence and compliance with carbon standards farmer requirements and regulatory frameworks.
Science-Driven Operations & Technology Alignment
Collaborate with Science Carbon and Technology teams to ensure smooth integration of R&D field trials and data flows.
Youll bridge science and market ensuring our product not only works in trials but wins in the real world. Field feedback will shape product evolution and create operational systems that scale with credibility and speed.
Support the legal team to uphold integrity in carbon reporting and environmental impact.
Team & Culture Building
Youll build a leadership culture thats entrepreneurial fast and accountable - turning high performers into high-impact owners. Your teams will know not just what to do but why it matters.
Lead mentor and grow high-performing operations teams across Brazil and globally.
Champion a culture of accountability collaboration and impact-driven execution.
Empower regional managers and technical leads to deliver quality projects at scale.

Core Skills & Experience

10 years of senior leadership in operations supply chain or agribusiness in Brazil and in high-growth or startup contexts.
Youve scaled something from messy beginnings to market success - ideally as a founder GM or CEO. You know what product-market fit looks like and how to turn it into category leadership.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building scalable systems from the ground up.
Strong communication and negotiation skills in Portuguese and English.
Key Qualities
Visionary but pragmatic - able to balance long-term strategy with daily urgency.
A confident emotionally intelligent leader who knows when to listen act and delegate.
Comfortable navigating complexity ambiguity and rapid growth.
Hands-on humble and willing to get your boots dirty when needed.
Passion for sustainability tropical agriculture and climate innovation.
Bonus Points
Experience in impact-driven sectors such as climate carbon markets or regenerative agriculture is a big plus.
Deep knowledge and network of Brazilian agriculture logistics or mining.
Experience building strategic and commercial partnerships in Brazil within agriculture.
Experience with building and scaling tech for agriculture.