Hi L***s, I came across your profile and was impressed by your track record as Geschäftsführer at N***n A***s & G***M , especially your leadership of 38 FTE in process optimization, Lean initiatives and OKR/KPI-based steering. Your hands-on experience with ESG/CSRD compliance and end-to-end controlling really stood out. I’m J***e, HR Recruiter with StrategyBrain. We’re partnering with E***k F***r S***s, a fast-growing, PE-backed fiber infrastructure provider in Germany. They’re currently looking for a Chief Operating Officer , Fiber Infrastructure Solutions to lead operations, drive continuous improvement, oversee performance reporting, and mentor cross-functional teams up to 50 FTE. Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore whether this opportunity aligns with your next career move? I’d love to share more details if you’re interested. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi L***s, Great to hear you’re interested! Here’s a bit more on E***k F***r S***s and the COO , Fiber Infrastructure Solutions role: About E***k F***r S***s • A fast-growing, private-equity-backed provider of sustainable fiber networks across Germany • Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with a strong emphasis on operational excellence and ESG Role Highlights 1. End-to-end operations & process leadership for greenfield/brownfield fiber projects , you’d drive Lean initiatives and continuous improvement just as you’ve done at N***n A***s. 2. OKR/KPI performance management, financial controlling and monthly reporting to shareholders and the board , building on your ESG/CSRD-driven controlling expertise. 3. ESG/CSRD compliance, risk management and regulatory reporting in line with industry standards. 4. Leading and mentoring cross-functional teams (up to 50 FTE), fostering transparent communication and a high-performance culture. 5. Shaping strategic planning, M&A integration and stakeholder engagement to support scalable growth and long-term stability. Why You’ll Love It • High-impact role with direct access to the CEO and board , you’ll set the operational blueprint for E***k F***r S***s’s next growth phase. • Strong resource support: dedicated finance, project management and ESG teams, plus the backing of experienced PE investors. • Competitive compensation package with performance bonus and equity upside. • Clear career path toward CEO/Board-level leadership in a booming infrastructure segment. Would you be available for a 20-minute call next week? I’m free Tuesday 10,11 am or Wednesday 2,3 pm (CEST). Let me know what works for you, or feel free to suggest another slot. Looking forward to diving into the details! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi L***s, Great,Tuesday 10,11 CEST is locked in. As for compensation, this COO role at E***k F***r S***s typically lands in the €160k,€190k base range, with an annual performance bonus (around 25,35% of base) plus an equity upside. We can dive into the exact structure on our call, as there’s room to tailor based on experience and your priorities. Regarding remote vs. on-site, E***k F***r S***s embraces a hybrid model: we ask for about 2,3 days per week on-site (team planning, board meetings, project kick-offs) and the rest remote. There’s flexibility around that depending on project demands and travel needs. I’ll send a calendar invite for Tuesday 10,11 CEST with a Teams link. Looking forward to our conversation! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi L***s, Great questions,happy to share more detail ahead of our call: 1. Bonus targets • We work with you to set 4,6 top-level OKRs each year, aligned with E***k F***r S***s’s strategic priorities (e.g. rollout milestones, cost-per-unit improvements, on-time project delivery, ESG/CSRD compliance and customer-satisfaction metrics). • Each OKR carries a weighted KPI target; achievement of 80,120% of each KPI maps to a bonus payout curve, with exceptional over-performance unlocking up to 35% of base. 2. Equity vesting • As a PE-backed company, equity is granted via a share-option plan with a standard four-year vesting schedule (one-year cliff, then pro-rata monthly vesting thereafter). • We can discuss opportunity size and any acceleration provisions (e.g. in the event of an exit) on our call. 3. Remote flexibility • The core model is 2,3 days on site to lead key workshops, board meetings and team sessions. • We are quite flexible around full-remote weeks for focused work (e.g. KPI deep dives or strategic planning) as long as in-person collaboration needs are covered. Looking forward to walking through these details,and any others,on Tuesday from 10,11 CEST. Talk soon! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi L***s, Here’s a rough sense on the equity side for the COO role: • Typical range: 0.5%,1.0% of fully-diluted equity (depending on experience and final deal terms) • Vesting: Standard four-year schedule with a one-year cliff • Exit acceleration: We generally include single-trigger acceleration on 50%,100% of unvested shares upon a sale, plus the option to negotiate double-trigger protections in your package We’ll walk through the exact numbers and carve-outs on our call Tuesday. Looking forward to diving in! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain