Application Guide

How to Apply for Director Strategy & Innovation (f/m/x)

at IONITY

🏢 About IONITY

IONITY is revolutionizing EV travel across Europe by building and operating the continent’s most reliable high-power charging network. With a unique joint venture structure backed by major automakers, IONITY offers the chance to shape the future of sustainable mobility at scale.

About This Role

As Director of Strategy & Innovation, you will own IONITY’s strategic agenda from ideation to execution, reporting directly to the CEO. You’ll lead a cross-functional team covering strategy, M&A, market intelligence, and public funding, directly influencing the company’s growth trajectory and market position.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start with a morning sync with the CEO to align on strategic priorities, then review a market intelligence report on competitor network expansions. Midday, lead a workshop with the M&A team evaluating a potential acquisition target, followed by an afternoon call with a government affairs advisor on upcoming EU funding opportunities. End the day by drafting a strategic roadmap for a new B2B charging service.

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🎯 Who IONITY Is Looking For

  • A seasoned strategy leader with 10+ years in top-tier consulting or corporate strategy, ideally with exposure to energy, mobility, or infrastructure.
  • Proven M&A negotiator who has led deal valuations, purchase price negotiations, and post-merger integration in a fast-paced environment.
  • Data-driven decision-maker comfortable with complex revenue, network, and energy forecasting models to guide strategic choices.
  • A transformation driver who has successfully led company-wide change initiatives and can rally multidisciplinary teams around a shared vision.

📝 Tips for Applying to IONITY

1

Quantify your M&A impact: highlight specific deal sizes, valuation improvements, or integration successes in your resume.

2

Showcase your energy/mobility sector knowledge: include any projects or thought leadership in EV charging, grid integration, or sustainable transport.

3

Tailor your cover letter to IONITY’s mission: emphasize your passion for decarbonizing transport and scaling clean infrastructure.

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Demonstrate cross-functional leadership: provide examples of managing diverse teams (strategy, finance, government affairs) toward a common goal.

5

Prepare a brief strategic pitch: in your application, outline one concrete growth opportunity for IONITY (e.g., B2B charging solutions or energy storage).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your strategic vision for scaling IONITY’s network and entering new business models (e.g., grid services, fleet charging).', 'Concrete examples of leading M&A negotiations and driving post-merger value creation.', 'Your ability to synthesize complex data (traffic patterns, energy prices, regulatory trends) into actionable strategy.', 'Alignment with IONITY’s mission: why sustainable mobility is personal to you and how you’ve contributed to it.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read IONITY’s press releases and annual sustainability report to understand their network expansion plans and ESG commitments.
  • → Analyze competitor moves (e.g., Tesla Supercharger openings, Fastned’s market position) to identify strategic gaps.
  • → Study EU funding programs for EV infrastructure (e.g., AFIF, CEF) that IONITY leverages for public funding.
  • → Review the shareholder dynamics: BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and VW Group—understand their EV strategies and potential conflicts.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Case study: Evaluate a potential acquisition target for IONITY (e.g., a charging software startup) and justify valuation.
2 How would you prioritize between expanding coverage in existing markets vs. entering new geographies?
3 Describe a time you led a transformation initiative that faced internal resistance—how did you overcome it?
4 What are the key risks to IONITY’s business model (e.g., technology shifts, regulatory changes) and how would you mitigate them?
5 How would you structure the strategy team to balance long-term innovation with short-term execution?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic strategy resume without tailoring to energy/mobility or M&A specifics.
  • Overlooking the importance of public funding and government affairs—this role manages those teams, so show interest.
  • Focusing only on strategy without demonstrating hands-on execution capability (e.g., leading a team to deliver measurable results).

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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