CrossBoundary Energy is seeking a strategic, high-performing, and versatile Chief of Staff to join its team in Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time leadership position will support the CEO, Matt Tilleard, in executing key organizational initiatives and strategic priorities. As part of CrossBoundary Energy, you will be joining a mission-driven firm at the forefront of renewable energy innovation across Africa and other emerging markets.
CrossBoundary Energy is a part of the CrossBoundary Group, a pioneering investment firm established in 2011 with a focus on unlocking private capital for sustainable growth in underserved markets. The energy platform develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions tailored for commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses. With a current portfolio valued at over $680 million, CrossBoundary Energy delivers cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable power to clients such as Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group.
This is not just a job opportunity—it’s a chance to contribute to the future of clean energy in Africa while building and refining the operational and strategic core of a high-growth business. If you are passionate about renewable energy, strategic leadership, and working in diverse, fast-paced environments, read on to learn more about the Chief of Staff role.
About CrossBoundary Energy
CrossBoundary Energy specializes in delivering distributed renewable energy solutions to corporate and industrial clients across Africa and beyond. The firm provides a variety of power solutions including large-scale hybrid renewable power plants, rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems, and distributed power services for telecoms and industrial sites.
The current portfolio includes:
- Over 500 MW of solar PV and wind generation capacity
- Approximately 600 MWh of battery energy storage systems
- Around 50 MW of enabling thermal generation assets
By leveraging power purchase agreements (PPAs) and lease models, CrossBoundary Energy enables its clients to transition to clean energy without upfront investment. The company has operations in multiple countries, serving clients that are leaders in mining, consumer goods, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
About the Role: Chief of Staff
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (preferred), with flexibility based on the candidate’s circumstances.
Reporting to: Matt Tilleard, CEO of CrossBoundary Energy
Department: People & HR, Operations
Employment Type: Full-time
As Chief of Staff, you will serve as a trusted advisor and execution partner to the CEO, acting as a force multiplier to enhance organizational effectiveness across strategic, cultural, and operational domains. This role is integral to aligning executive leadership on critical initiatives, enhancing internal communications, and ensuring the rhythm and clarity of team engagement.
You will also work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and other leaders within CrossBoundary Energy and the wider CrossBoundary Group. This is a highly visible role that will shape the future of CrossBoundary Energy by enabling better decisions, driving cross-functional alignment, and amplifying the CEO’s effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Executive Support
- Partner with the CEO to set and maintain a focused executive agenda, aligned with the firm’s long-term vision and strategic goals.
- Lead the preparation, execution, and follow-through of high-impact leadership meetings, ensuring alignment, accountability, and actionable outcomes.
- Help clarify priorities for the CEO and manage the flow of strategic initiatives requiring leadership oversight.
- Internal Communications and Engagement
- Lead the design and delivery of weekly All Hands meetings, using them as a strategic channel to reinforce vision, celebrate achievements, and foster an inclusive company culture.
- Craft clear, compelling internal communications that inform and inspire, in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Develop and facilitate engagement forums that enhance cross-functional collaboration and provide clarity on company objectives.
- Leadership Team Coordination
- Drive the planning and execution of senior leadership team meetings, including crafting agendas that focus on solving the firm’s most pressing challenges.
- Support the CEO in managing and motivating the leadership team to ensure cohesive direction and execution.
- Maintain a high-functioning operating rhythm across the firm by managing quarterly planning cycles, tracking commitments, and identifying bottlenecks.
- Culture and Organizational Development
- Act as a culture steward, supporting the CEO in shaping and institutionalizing a values-driven, inclusive, and performance-oriented organizational culture.
- Lead or support the design and rollout of systems, rituals, and practices that build cultural alignment and reinforce organizational identity.
- Support the creation of learning and development initiatives, internal knowledge sharing, and systems that enhance team performance.
- Project Management and Operational Efficiency
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects of strategic importance to the CEO and senior leadership.
- Manage workflows, track progress on high-priority initiatives, and ensure successful execution of projects with cross-departmental impact.
- Help streamline internal processes, remove obstacles, and introduce improvements to make the organization more agile and effective.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring clear, consistent communication.
- Provide high-level support in managing strategic partnerships, board communication, and key external engagements.
- Facilitate decision-making by bringing clarity to complex issues, synthesizing information, and presenting recommendations.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate for this role is a structured thinker, a strong communicator, and an excellent organizer with a collaborative mindset. You are passionate about the mission of CrossBoundary Energy and have a deep interest in renewable energy, business strategy, and innovation in emerging markets. You are not intimidated by complexity or ambiguity and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where priorities may shift quickly.
Attributes and Characteristics
- Self-starter with a passion for operational excellence, strategic leadership, and creating meaningful impact.
- Strong analytical thinker who can identify root causes, simplify problems, and implement effective solutions.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Team-oriented leader who values collaboration, empathy, and strong working relationships.
- Open to critical feedback and eager to use it to improve processes, communication, and outcomes.
- Resilient, adaptive, and calm under pressure, with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach.
Required Skills and Experience
- At least five years of relevant professional experience in a strategic or problem-solving capacity, such as management consulting, corporate strategy, or business operations.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, including working with executive teams and cross-functional departments.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through to implementation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-stakes tasks simultaneously.
Preferred (but not required)
- Experience working in or with organizations focused on private capital and underserved markets.
- Prior experience in developing countries and an understanding of their economic and energy contexts.
- Familiarity with CrossBoundary’s business model and platforms.
Work Environment and Culture
CrossBoundary Energy offers a highly dynamic and mission-oriented work environment where diversity of background, perspective, and experience is actively valued. You will join a team driven by curiosity, humility, integrity, and a shared commitment to operational excellence and lasting impact.
This is a firm where your voice will be heard, your work will be valued, and your ideas will shape the future. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most innovative professionals in the renewable energy industry and directly contribute to powering progress in emerging markets.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, religion, nationality, disability, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants during the recruitment process.
If you require any assistance due to disability or other needs, please contact the team at [email protected].
Closing Thoughts
This Chief of Staff position offers a rare chance to work side-by-side with the CEO of a high-growth renewable energy company operating in some of the world’s most impactful markets. Your work will directly contribute to the firm’s strategic direction, organizational coherence, and overall effectiveness as it continues to expand clean energy access across the continent.
Whether your background is in consulting, strategy, operations, or project management, this role invites individuals who are resourceful, ambitious, and aligned with a purpose-driven mission to apply their skills at the highest level of leadership.
Applications
To apply for the Chief of Staff position at CrossBoundary Energy, please follow the application instructions available on their official website.
