Chief Executive Officer

A key requirement for this role We are specifically seeking a CEO who can either:

• Personally invest a minimum of US$500,000 into the company , OR
• Bring/secure US$3–5 million in strategic investment or capital through their investor network and relationships. This capital contribution/fundraising capability is a core requirement of the role and should be considered before applying. About Abyss Solutions Abyss Solutions is a technology company developing autonomous inspection robotics and AI/ML solutions for industrial assets and infrastructure. With our headquarters in the United States , a major delivery hub in Pakistan , and operations in Sydney, Australia , we are entering our next phase of international expansion across the UK, South America, Brazil, and Nigeria . As we scale from Series B toward Series C , we are seeking a commercially driven, entrepreneurial CEO who can translate our technology differentiation into sustainable global revenue growth and lead the company through its next stage of capital formation and expansion. The Opportunity This is not a traditional corporate CEO role. We are looking for a builder, operator, capital raiser, and strategic leader who can work closely with the Board and executive team to scale a global robotics and AI/ML business. The CEO will own the company's overall strategy, commercial growth, fundraising narrative, investor relationships, global operating model, and executive leadership. Your mandate will include:
• Lead the company through its Series B → Series C growth journey
• Develop and execute the global corporate and commercial strategy
• Drive recurring revenue growth across energy, infrastructure, asset inspection and adjacent markets
• Lead and/or facilitate US$3–5M of strategic capital , or personally invest a minimum of US$500K
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, strategic partners and the Board
• Lead the executive team as one integrated operating unit
• Expand the business across the US, Australia, Pakistan and new international markets
• Build a scalable and capital-efficient global operating model
• Convert robotics and AI/ML capabilities into commercially scalable products and services
• Strengthen the company's competitive position in autonomous inspection and industrial AI
• Establish clear accountability, operating cadence, KPIs and executive-level governance
• Lead organizational design and build the senior leadership bench required for the next stage of growth What Success Looks Like Commercial
• Sustained quarter-over-quarter revenue and ARR growth
• Successful conversion of pilots into recurring commercial relationships
• Expansion into new geographic and industry markets Capital
• Successful execution of the company's next fundraising phase
• Strong investor and strategic capital relationships
• Clear and compelling Series C investment narrative Operations
• A disciplined quarterly operating cadence across all regions
• Clear executive accountability, KPIs and decision rights
• Efficient use of the company's global delivery and technology footprint People
• A high-performing and aligned executive leadership team
• Scalable organizational structure supporting international growth
• Strong leadership culture across Houston, Sydney and Pakistan Technology
• Continued development of a defensible technology position in autonomous inspection, robotics, computer vision and AI/ML
• Clear connection between product innovation and measurable customer outcomes What We're Looking For Executive Leadership
• 10+ years of senior executive leadership experience, ideally as a CEO, COO, GM or equivalent
• Proven experience scaling a technology company through a significant growth phase
• Experience operating in a Series B-to-C environment or comparable high-growth business Capital & Fundraising — Critical
• Direct experience raising institutional or strategic capital
• Demonstrated investor and Board management experience
• Strong network of investors, family offices, strategic investors or other capital sources
• Ability to personally invest at least US$500K OR bring/secure US$3–5M in investment is a core requirement Commercial
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale enterprise revenue
• Strong commercial judgment and customer-facing leadership
• Experience converting technology differentiation into repeatable revenue Global Operations
• Experience leading distributed international teams
• Comfort operating across multiple countries, cultures and time zones
• Experience with global delivery or variable-cost operating models is highly desirable Technology / Industry Experience in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
• Robotics
• Autonomous systems
• Computer vision
• AI/ML
• Industrial technology
• Asset inspection / asset integrity
• Energy
• Oil & gas
• Infrastructure
• Industrial automation Location Houston, Texas The CEO will be expected to operate from Houston while maintaining regular engagement and travel to:
• Sydney, Australia
• Pakistan delivery hub
• Other existing and expansion markets Reporting Reports directly to the Board of Directors The CEO will lead and align the senior executive team, including:
• CFO / Acting CHRO
• CPO
• CTO
• COO
• CSO
• CMO
• VP Sales Who Should Apply? This opportunity is suited to an entrepreneurial CEO or senior technology executive who wants meaningful ownership of a global scale-up , has the credibility to engage investors and the Board, and can bring both operational leadership and capital relationships to the business. If you have the ability to personally invest US$500K+ or bring US$3–5M of investment, and have the executive track record to scale a robotics/AI technology company internationally, we would like to hear from you.