Johnny Johansen

CTO | Energy Transition & PtX | Industrial Technology Commercialization | PhD Chem. Eng. | 6 Patents

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

As an executive technology and business leader, I turn complex industrial technologies into scalable businesses – bridging the gap between R&D and global deployment. Combining deep expertise as a PhD Chemical Engineer with a strong commercial mindset, I have spent the last 15+ years: • Commercializing advanced technologies in energy (PtX), biofuels, and water treatment • Leading international teams delivering large-scale EPC projects and automated plants (up to DKK 250M CAPEX) • Architecting IP strategies and go-to-market plans with international partners to drive profitable growth I’m driven by the circular economy, where technology must not only work – it must scale. My background combines deep technical expertise with executive leadership of distributed organizations and international supply chains. Let’s talk about scaling innovation, Energy Transition & PtX, and sustainable industrial technologies. Specialties: Energy Transition · PtX · Technology Commercialization · EPC · R&D Management · Chemical Engineering · Scale-Up · Go-to-Market Strategy · IP Strategy · Cleantech

Experience

  • Founder & Principal Advisor at Scalarity Advisory
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Scalarity Advisory helps industrial technology companies navigate the hardest part of commercialisation - the journey from proven concept to first commercial plant. Working with founders, CTOs, and project owners to de-risk scale-up, deliver capital projects, and evaluate industrial deep-tech investments. ▸ Technology Scale-Up & Industrialisation ▸ Capital Project Readiness & Delivery ▸ Technical Due Diligence & Investment Readiness ▸ Fractional CTO & Strategic Technology Leadership

  • Chief Technology Officer at Alumichem
    Sep 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Executive leadership of Engineering and Innovation departments in a rapidly growing water-treatment company (DKK 250M revenue,+20% annual growth). • Responsible for ~DKK 40M project delivery and R&D portfolio (~DKK 10M). • Scaling engineering delivery capability to support international growth and larger project execution while directing proprietary technology innovation.

  • Global Engineering & Country Manager at Steeper Energy
    Feb 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Directed Danish operations and a 23-staff international engineering organization during commercialization of advanced biofuel technology. • Defined technology roadmap, architected IP portfolio strategy, and drafted go-to-market strategy. • Negotiated a major licensing agreement and engaged with partners like Topsoe, Statkraft, and Södra to align R&D with commercial deployment. • Managed DKK 15–20M OPEX and DKK 5–10M CAPEX while serving on Executive Management Team with board and investor exposure.

  • Alumichem (On-site)
    • Chief Technology Officer
      May 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Led commercial engineering and innovation functions supporting international wastewater treatment projects. • Strengthened innovation-to-market execution and expanded the company’s proprietary technology portfolio. • Developed, designed, scaled, and commissioned a new production process for advanced water treatment products, enabling more than DKK 50M growth in product sales and supporting the company’s international expansion.

    • Technical Director
      Oct 2020 - May 2021 · 8 mos

      • Established Alumichem’s innovation department and introduced structured development governance following a five-company consolidation • Built the foundation for portfolio-driven innovation and technical alignment across the newly formed organization. Promoted to CTO.

  • FLSmidth (Valby, Denmark)
    • Program Manager - Global R&D Mining
      Dec 2017 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      • Directed DKK ~20M global R&D programs for mining equipment digitalization and wear parts & services. • Coordinated global project teams across eight countries, leading both high-level program strategy and several large-scale strategic development projects. • Established a global business process involving sales, engineering, and supply chain to grow the aftermarket business for wear parts from a regional to a global business

    • Senior Project Manager - Global R&D Mining
      May 2017 - Dec 2017 · 8 mos

      • Leading strategic global projects to grow the mining business • Co-developed and secured two patents, including the Concentrator GX cone crusher and advanced wear- resistant materials