Global VP Water Filtration; Europe​/Remote

• Proven leadership experience in water filtration, water treatment, or advanced materials industries in a global context;
• Solid technical background (engineering, chemistry, or similar); MBA or advanced degree preferred;
• A senior, entrepreneurial leader with a strong track record of building and scaling businesses in water filtration, water treatment, or closely related advanced materials industries;
• Demonstrated success in global P&L leadership, go-to-market strategy, and commercial execution in similar business;
• Understanding of global regulatory, certification, and market dynamics in water-related industries;
• Experience operating effectively in matrixed, international organizations, influencing without direct authority;
• Track record in new market entry; M&A and innovative business models highly valued;
• Technical/commercial fluency to bridge R&D, production, and customer needs;
• Strong executive presence and customer-facing credibility;
• Entrepreneurial mindset with hands‑on, results‑driven leadership style;
• Strategic thinker who balances long‑term vision with execution speed;
• Comfortable with ambiguity, change, and fast‑paced growth environments;
• Excellent English communication skills; additional languages a plus;
• Willingness to travel internationally (~50%);
• Europe‑based location strongly preferred for global coordination.

As Global Vice President, Water Filtration you will lead Kymera International’s expansion in the global water filtration market.

With proven experience in the water filtration and/or water treatment market you will report directly to the executive team and have the autonomy to shape the business, influence global strategy, unify commercial, technical, and operational capabilities and make a tangible impact on water quality and environmental health worldwide.

Backed by private equity and powered by a differentiated, proven water filtration technology (KDF) in several countries, Kymera International is positioned to significantly expand its footprint across the globe.

The business is still small in revenue and employees, therefore you will operate as both a strategic visionary and a hands‑on leader, driving growth with full P&L responsibility. You will have the opportunity to accelerate expansion, enhancing profitability, team size and EBITDA through organic expansion, new market entry, downstream product development, and selective M&A.

Bring your technical expertise in the field of water filtration, commercial mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit to lead the next chapter of innovation and impact in water filtration.

You will shape and execute Kymera’s water filtration strategy, drive commercial success, and build a cross‑functional team that combines technical excellence with entrepreneurial speed.

The role requires strong industry knowledge, customer focus, and the ability to integrate innovation, sales and operations. This role is global in scope, highly visible, and designed to evolve into a broader global business leadership or Managing Director position as the business scales.

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.

Work Location:
Europe/Remote

Kymera International Headquarters
2601 Weck Dr
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina…