CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The CEO will have full responsibility for the overall performance of the business, encompassing strategy, P&L, commercial growth, manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, finance, people and organisational development. Given the organisation's next phase of growth, the ideal candidate will bring a strong CFO / finance leadership background combined with broad commercial and operational exposure. This is a highly hands-on leadership role suited to an individual who is commercially aggressive, financially astute, operationally minded and capable of building a high-performance organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Business Strategy & Leadership
* Develop and execute the company's overall business strategy in alignment with the Board's vision and long-term objectives.
* Define clear strategic priorities for revenue growth, profitability, market expansion, operational excellence and organisational capability.
* Lead the business through its next stage of growth, transformation and professionalisation.
* Translate strategy into clear business plans, budgets, KPIs and measurable execution priorities.
* Establish a performance-driven culture with strong accountability across the leadership team.
* Identify opportunities for business diversification, new markets, partnerships, acquisitions and strategic investments. 2. Full P&L & Financial Leadership
* Assume full accountability for the company's P&L, cash flow, balance sheet and overall financial performance.
* Drive revenue growth, gross margin improvement, EBITDA growth and sustainable profitability.
* Leverage strong financial acumen to improve pricing, product profitability, customer profitability, cost structures and capital allocation.
* Establish robust budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes to support faster and better business decisions.
* Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, working capital improvement and cash generation.
* Ensure disciplined management of CAPEX and evaluate investment decisions based on ROI and long-term strategic value.
* Strengthen financial controls, governance, risk management and business performance management. 3. Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
* Provide overall leadership to manufacturing operations, ensuring high standards of productivity, quality, cost, delivery and safety.
* Drive improvements in production efficiency, capacity utilisation, yield, wastage, labour productivity, energy consumption and manufacturing costs.
* Work closely with the Operations and Plant leadership teams to improve OEE, reduce downtime and optimise production planning.
* Ensure manufacturing capacity and capabilities are aligned with current and future demand.
* Lead automation, technology adoption, process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Evaluate and optimise manufacturing footprint, capacity expansion and capital investment requirements.
* Ensure the business operates with appropriate food safety, quality and regulatory standards. 4. Commercial & Business Growth
* Lead the development and execution of the company's commercial strategy across key customer segments and channels.
* Drive revenue growth through customer acquisition, account development, pricing strategy, product portfolio optimisation and market expansion.
* Strengthen relationships with key customers, distributors, principals, suppliers and strategic partners.
* Identify opportunities to expand into new markets, geographies, product categories and customer segments.
* Improve product and customer profitability through disciplined commercial and financial analysis.
* Partner with Sales, Marketing and R&D to strengthen the product portfolio and develop new products aligned with market demand.
* Monitor industry, consumer and competitor trends and translate market opportunities into actionable business strategies. 5. Supply Chain, Procurement & Working Capital
* Oversee the effectiveness of end-to-end supply chain, including demand planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
* Optimise raw material sourcing, supplier performance, purchasing costs and inventory levels.
* Improve working capital through better inventory management, receivables discipline and supplier terms.
* Ensure supply chain resilience and continuity of critical raw materials and packaging.
* Work closely with Procurement and Operations to improve total landed cost and supply chain efficiency. 6. Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
* Maintain the highest standards of food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance across the organisation.
* Ensure the business maintains appropriate certifications and compliance with relevant food manufacturing, Halal, GMP, HACCP and other applicable standards.
* Establish a strong quality and food safety culture throughout the organisation.
* Ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage product quality, customer complaints, recalls, audits and regulatory risks.
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