Saudi Arabia Job Openings
VE Group
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Riyadh
FULL TIME
November 8, 2024
About Us
We are a leading bottled water company in Saudi Arabia, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. With ambitious goals to expand our market presence, increase operational efficiency, and prepare for a public offering, we are looking for an exceptional CEO to lead the company on this transformative journey. This is a rare opportunity for an impactful leader to shape the future of an industry player with high growth potential and a strong market presence.
Position Overview
As CEO, you will serve as the primary visionary and operational leader, driving both immediate and long-term goals that align with our strategic vision. The ideal candidate brings a mix of high-level strategic insight and hands-on operational expertise, along with a deep understanding of the Saudi market. You should have a strong track record in transformative leadership, ideally in the consumer goods or industrial sectors, with experience navigating growth, operational efficiency, and IPO readiness.
Key Responsibilities
We are a leading bottled water company in Saudi Arabia, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. With ambitious goals to expand our market presence, increase operational efficiency, and prepare for a public offering, we are looking for an exceptional CEO to lead the company on this transformative journey. This is a rare opportunity for an impactful leader to shape the future of an industry player with high growth potential and a strong market presence.
Position Overview
As CEO, you will serve as the primary visionary and operational leader, driving both immediate and long-term goals that align with our strategic vision. The ideal candidate brings a mix of high-level strategic insight and hands-on operational expertise, along with a deep understanding of the Saudi market. You should have a strong track record in transformative leadership, ideally in the consumer goods or industrial sectors, with experience navigating growth, operational efficiency, and IPO readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Vision & Execution: Develop, communicate, and execute a robust, growth-focused strategy that maximizes profitability, market share, and brand equity in a highly competitive environment. Focus on reaching key milestones, including revenue growth, increased operational efficiency, and IPO preparedness within the next 2 years.
- Sustainable Market Leadership: Position the company as a market leader by leveraging consumer and industry trends. Drive sustainability initiatives to ensure long-term environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance in production, distribution, and corporate practices.
- Operational Excellence & Cost Management: Lead operational improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability, with a focus on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost reductions, supply chain optimization, and waste minimization.
- Financial Strategy & IPO Preparation: Oversee financial planning, capital structure, and profitability initiatives to prepare the company for a successful public offering on the Saudi Tadawul. Engage with banking, investor, and regulatory stakeholders to optimize financing options and maintain robust financial health.
- Team Leadership & Culture Development: Foster a high-performance culture based on collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Build and mentor a cohesive leadership team, cultivating an environment that empowers employees and aligns with our company values.
- Innovation & Adaptability: Champion new approaches and technologies that drive process efficiency and product differentiation. Adapt quickly to market shifts and regulatory changes, demonstrating agility in decision-making and strategy.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership roles, with at least 5 years as a CEO or equivalent executive. Prior success in the consumer goods, industrial, or related sectors is preferred, especially with experience in scaling businesses or leading through complex market challenges.
- Saudi Market Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of the Saudi market and its regulatory landscape, with a well-established network in the banking, investment, and regulatory sectors in Riyadh.
- Transformative Track Record: Demonstrated ability to drive business transformation and deliver measurable results, such as revenue growth, improved operational efficiency, and successful turnarounds or public offerings.
- Operational Savvy & Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of operations and corporate finance, including experience in cost control, financial modeling, and debt/equity structuring.
- Resilience & Agility: A results-oriented leader who remains composed and effective under pressure. Proven ability to navigate and thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
- Innovation & Change Management: History of implementing innovative practices and leading change initiatives that drive product and process improvements.
- Visionary Leadership with Execution Focus: Ability to articulate a clear strategic vision and translate it into achievable goals, maintaining accountability at all levels.
- Exceptional Communicator & Influencer: Skilled in building trust and credibility across all stakeholders, from employees to investors, with a persuasive communication style.
- Cultural Fit & Values-Driven Leadership: A hands-on leader who models the company’s values, inspires trust, and cultivates a strong, positive culture.
- Strategic Thinker with Analytical Rigor: A data-driven decision-maker with excellent analytical skills, capable of evaluating complex scenarios and forecasting market trends.
- Sustainability Mindset: Committed to ethical practices, environmental stewardship, and community responsibility, essential for long-term industry leadership.
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