CEO (Divisional CEO)

DIVISIONAL CEO | INGREDIENTS QLM Search is supporting the Board of a vertically integrated International Food & Beverage/Ingredients group with the appointment of a Divisional CEO. This Ingredients division is already a significant and successful part of the Group, with substantial revenues, specialist manufacturing and technical capabilities, and an established international customer base with opportunity for further growth they are appointing a Divisional CEO. With full P&L accountability, the Divisional CEO will define and execute the strategy, accelerate commercial and operational growth. The successful candidate will have the autonomy and entrepreneurial mindset to shape the division, while operating effectively within a larger international Group and developing a transparent and trusted relationship with the Group CEO and Board. We are looking for a proven CEO or Managing Director with experience across natural ingredients, plant-based ingredients, flavours, extracts, food & beverage ingredients or closely related sectors.Critical experience includes:

• Leadership of complex, international manufacturing businesses with full P&L accountability
• Strong commercial and operational leadership within B2B FOOD / BEVERAGE ingredients
• A track record of growth and building businesses, divisions or platforms
• Experience within innovation-led, customer-partnered environments
• Credibility with major international food, beverage and flavour-house customers
• The ability to combine entrepreneurial pace with strong governance and commercial discipline
• A hands-on, people-centred leadership style with a track record of building high-performing teams