Ebbe Dommisse – Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation
DELIVERING OUTCOMES IN MANUFACTURING TRANSFORMATION, OPERATIONAL STRATEGY, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALISATION
Ebbe is a senior executive with more than 25 years of international experience in manufacturing, operations strategy, and the commercialisation of complex industrial technologies. He helps boards, executives, and investors navigate operational transformation, large-scale restructuring, and the transition from development-stage technology to commercial-scale production.
With a career spanning corporate manufacturing, green chemistry, circular economy, and advanced materials, Ebbe brings a rare combination of engineering discipline, executive leadership, and commercial pragmatism. He has built and led large operations across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, China, South-East Asia, Europe, and North America.
His approach is grounded in rigorous operational analysis, clear-eyed commercial judgment, and a deep understanding of what it takes to scale a business from the factory floor to the boardroom. Ebbe enables clients to make confident decisions about transformation and growth — and to execute with discipline.
Areas of expertise
Manufacturing strategy & transformation: Designing and leading operational change across complex, large-scale industrial environments in multiple geographies and regulatory contexts.
Technology commercialisation: Taking emerging technologies from pre-feasibility through to full commercial-scale production, including green chemistry, battery technology, and advanced materials.
Operations leadership & performance improvement: Driving productivity, cost optimisation, and operational excellence in both high-growth and stressed environments.
Market entry & industrial growth strategy: Building market position for new products and technologies across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.
Circular economy & industrial sustainability: Integrating sustainability and resource-recovery frameworks into manufacturing strategy, with deep experience in biomass, recycling, and renewable industrial models.
Proven Track Record
CEO of ASX-listed Iondrive Limited (ASX:ION): Chief Executive Officer of ASX-listed Iondrive, leading the commercialisation of lithium battery recycling technology developed in partnership with the University of Adelaide, with accountability to the Board and public shareholders.
COO at Circa Group AS: Led commercialisation of a biomass waste recycling startup from inception through to IPO on the Oslo Stock Exchange, achieving a market capitalisation of €194M.
Pact Group Holdings (ASX): Senior leadership roles across 80+ manufacturing facilities in Australia, New Zealand, China, and South-East Asia — one of the region’s largest plastics manufacturers.
Global executive reach: Executive roles spanning 25+ years across Australia, USA, South Africa, Europe, China, and South-East Asia — including Sasol, Sappi, Mpact, and LightRidge Resources.
Independent advisory: Principal at Uretech Asia Pacific and 4d Innovation, providing outcomes-focused manufacturing and operations strategy advice to industrial and technology clients.
Approach
Ebbe combines engineering rigour with executive pragmatism — translating the complexity of industrial transformation into clear strategies and executable plans. He brings a manufacturer's discipline to every engagement, ensuring that operations, technology, and commercial objectives are aligned and that implementation is achievable at scale. Whether supporting a turnaround, a technology launch, or a strategic pivot, his focus is on building organisations that perform with consistency and confidence.