Chief Executive Officer - IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS

Leadership role for a company into Agribusiness.

A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) job description requires a leader to set strategic direction, drive growth, manage operations, and ensure profitability, all while working with the Board of Directors and leading the executive team. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic plans, overseeing financial performance, managing public and stakeholder relations, and fostering a positive company culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and implement the company's vision and long-term strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.

Operational Oversight:

- Oversee all business operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, working closely with the executive team to achieve departmental goals.

Financial Management:

- Monitor financial performance, prepare budgets, manage financial risk, and ensure the company's profitability and sustainability.

Stakeholder Relations:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, investors, partners, and the public, acting as the company's key representative.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and inspire the executive and senior management teams, fostering a positive company culture and promoting employee engagement.

Growth & Innovation:

- Identify new business opportunities, drive revenue growth, champion innovation, and adapt to evolving market needs.

Board Communication:

- Effectively communicate with the Board of Directors regarding strategic decisions and overall company performance

- Manage team of professionals in Supply chain, production, sales, marketing, Logistics, Finance, IT, R&D.

- Responsible for profitability of the company

- Preferably MBA from a premier institute

- Experience is desirable in Food/agriculture industry

- Africa experience is a must requirement

- Able to take ownership

- Looking for a stable candidate with few job changes during course of career