Chief Executive Officer

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POSITION INFO:

Lead a complex group into its next era of growth, stability, and innovation. This is a high-impact mandate for a decisive leader who can translate strategy into measurable performance.

The Chief Executive Officer will report directly to the Group Board and take full accountability for setting and executing the group’s strategic direction. This role will oversee end-to-end operations across production, planning, finance, sales, distribution, marketing, human capital, procurement, and IT. The successful incumbent will design and implement a clear strategic roadmap, secure the required resources, and drive disciplined execution across all divisions.

You will be responsible for shaping an agile, high-performing organisation capable of competing in dynamic local and export markets. This includes strengthening operational capacity, building a capable executive team, and ensuring alignment between strategy, culture, and performance outcomes. A strong focus will be placed on business development, innovation, and maintaining a balanced and sustainable customer and supplier base.

Our client is a well-established industrial group operating in a competitive manufacturing environment. With a focus on operational excellence and long-term sustainability, the organisation is entering a pivotal phase requiring strategic renewal and strong executive leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Define and implement group-wide strategy aligned to Board objectives
• Oversee all operational functions to ensure efficiency, profitability, and scalability
• Drive business turnaround, growth, and market expansion initiatives
• Strengthen organisational design, leadership capability, and succession planning
• Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships including shareholders, regulators, and industry bodies
• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and performance management
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
• Champion innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement
• Oversee business continuity and risk mitigation planning

What You Bring

• Minimum 10 years’ experience at CEO or senior executive level within manufacturing
• Proven track record in business turnaround and performance improvement
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Deep understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments, including unions
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
• Postgraduate qualification such as MBA, MBL, or CIMA advantageous

What Success Looks Like

• A clearly defined and executed strategy delivering measurable growth
• Improved operational efficiency and profitability across the group
• A strengthened leadership team and sustainable organisational structure
• Expanded market presence locally and internationally
• Robust governance, compliance, and risk management practices
• A resilient, performance-driven organisational culture

Client Information
A diversified manufacturing group focused on operational excellence, market competitiveness, and long-term sustainability within both local and international markets.