Executive Officer Business, Brand & Strategic Projects

About the role

Destinus is a European defence manufacturer developing scalable strike and air‑defence systems for allied armed forces. The Executive Officer Business, Brand & Strategic Projects works directly with the Chief Business & Brand Officer to drive high‑impact initiatives across business development, partnerships, communications and strategic projects.

Key responsibilities

• Own and drive strategic projects that span business, brand, communications, partnerships and external positioning.
• Support business development activities, customer discussions, partner engagement and market research.
• Prepare briefings, memos, presentations, talking points and follow‑ups for senior‑level meetings.
• Translate complex technical, commercial and geopolitical information into clear decisions and communications.
• Coordinate high‑priority work across teams, countries and functions, ensuring actions are executed.
• Represent the office in selected meetings and push solutions to completion.
• Assist in the preparation of events, press moments, external engagements and stakeholder interactions.
• Build structure and processes where chaos exists, acting as a force multiplier for the Chief Business & Brand Officer.

Required profile

• Motivated by responsibility rather than title, comfortable working directly with senior leadership.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can identify issues early and drive them to resolution.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment with real stakes.
• Excellent communication skills, able to synthesize technical and geopolitical data.

Required skills