Hi J***s, I’m J***e, an HR Partner at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was really impressed by your 15+ years driving mathematical optimization at O***O and your work building the O***O.Modeling API. We’re currently partnering with G***h S***s on a Chief Optimization Officer role, where you would shape their end-to-end supply chain and logistics optimization strategy and lead a team of operations research scientists and engineers. I’d love to tell you more about this opportunity and learn what you’re looking for next. Would you be open to a brief chat? Looking forward to your thoughts, J***e

Hi J***s, Great to hear you’re interested. Here’s a quick overview of the Chief Optimization Officer role at G***h S***s and how it aligns with your background: • Company & Role Impact , G***h S***s is a fast-growing supply-chain and logistics software firm (500+ people) with a strong R&D focus. , As Chief Optimization Officer, you’d define and drive our end-to-end optimization strategy across enterprise supply-chain and logistics solutions, ensuring real-world impact for our clients. • Key Responsibilities 1. Lead design and development of advanced mathematical models and high-performance optimization platforms. 2. Oversee client engagements in production, network, route planning and workforce deployment, delivering exact and heuristic methods. 3. Build, mentor and scale a team of operations-research scientists and software engineers. 4. Collaborate with product management, sales and engineering to integrate optimization into our product roadmap and support market expansion. • Why You’re a Fit , Your 15+ years at O***O and stewardship of the O***O.Modeling API perfectly match our need for hands-on leadership in both algorithm development and enterprise software delivery. , You’ll have the autonomy to shape our next-gen platform, plus the resources of a collaborative, R&D-driven culture. • Growth & Rewards , High visibility role reporting to the CTO, with global remit and direct influence on company strategy. , Competitive compensation package, performance bonus and equity participation. , Ongoing support for professional development and access to cutting-edge R&D labs. Does this capture what you’re looking for? If so, I’d love to chat. Would tomorrow at 10:00 CET or Thursday at 15:00 CET work for a 30-minute call? Let me know your preference or any questions you have! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi J***s, Great question,G***h S***s prides itself on a truly flexible, hybrid work model. As a senior leader, you’ll be empowered to work primarily from your home office in Paderborn (or wherever suits you best), with periodic in-person sessions for team strategy, R&D workshops or client engagements. The exact balance can be tailored to fit both your preferences and the needs of the projects you lead. I’ve confirmed our call for tomorrow at 10:00 CET. I’ll send a calendar invite with dial-in details shortly. Looking forward to diving into the role and hearing more about your aspirations! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi J***s, Great question,here’s what our on-site rhythm typically looks like for the optimization leadership team: 1. R&D Workshops - Quarterly 2-day deep dives at our main R&D hub. These sessions bring together OR scientists, software engineers and product managers to brainstorm new modeling approaches, prototype high-performance algorithms and align on technical architecture. - Between quarters, we host monthly half-day “sprint kick-offs” in person,focused on prioritizing tasks, reviewing progress and iterating on proof-of-concept work. 2. Team Strategy Sessions - Bi-weekly leadership meet-ups (half day) in our local office or a nearby co-working space. We use these to review KPIs, adjust project roadmaps and ensure cross-functional alignment with product and sales. - Annual offsite (1,2 days) for the entire optimization organization,designed as a strategic retreat to set long-term goals, discuss market trends and build team cohesion. Of course, we tailor the frequency and format to match project needs and individual preferences, so you’ll have plenty of input on shaping this cadence. Looking forward to diving deeper on our call tomorrow at 10:00 CET! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi J***s, Great questions. Here’s how we handle the quarterly workshops: • Lead Time , We typically circulate proposed dates and a high-level agenda 6,8 weeks in advance to give everyone room to plan. A formal invite with final agenda lands about 4 weeks ahead. • Travel & Logistics Support , Yes, it’s fully covered. Our travel desk will book your flights (or rail, if preferred), hotel, ground transport and handle any visa paperwork. We also cover meal per diems and will accommodate any special requests. Happy to dive into any other details on our call tomorrow at 10:00 CET. Looking forward to it! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi J***s, Typically we host about 15,20 people at each quarterly 2-day workshop,roughly 6,8 operations research scientists, 6,8 software engineers and 3,4 product managers, with occasional guest experts from sales or customer success. This size keeps sessions focused yet diverse in expertise. Looking forward to our call tomorrow at 10:00 CET,I’ll send the calendar invite with dial-in details in a moment. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain