Chief Executive Officer

Company Description Amya (amya.africa) is a next-generation cross-border B2B marketplace focused on unlocking the potential of African trade and global sourcing. The platform connects verified African manufacturers, agricultural cooperatives, and industrial exporters with international wholesale buyers and procurement leaders across multiple regions. Amya provides end-to-end digital infrastructure for intra-African trade under AfCFTA and global import/export, including verified suppliers, KYC, digital RFQs, and automated proforma invoicing. Its multi-industry sourcing spans agriculture, textiles, minerals, industrial components, and renewable energy equipment, supported by multilingual communication in five major languages. The company is building a trusted, scalable marketplace that enables enterprises to source directly from verified African producers and expand their global reach.Role Description The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership and overall direction for Amya’s growth as a leading African B2B marketplace. This full-time, on-site role based in Algiers, Algeria involves defining the company vision, setting long-term strategic priorities, and overseeing execution across product, operations, finance, and commercial teams. The CEO will manage stakeholder relationships, including investors, key merchants, enterprise buyers, and ecosystem partners, while ensuring strong governance, compliance, and risk management for cross-border trade. Daily responsibilities include leading business planning, reviewing financial and operational performance, guiding marketplace expansion and product innovation, and driving sales and partnership initiatives. The CEO will also build and mentor a high-performing leadership team, foster a data-driven and inclusive culture, and represent Amya publicly in regional and international forums.Qualifications Strong Finance and Business Planning skills to oversee budgeting, capital allocation, and sustainable growth.Proven experience in Operations Management to scale marketplace processes, ensure compliance, and optimize cross-border workflows.Expertise in Strategic Planning to define vision, market positioning, and long-term expansion across African and global markets.Demonstrated ability in Sales and commercial leadership to drive revenue, build enterprise relationships, and grow the supplier and buyer base.Extensive executive leadership experience in technology, marketplaces, trade, or related industries, ideally within Africa or emerging markets.Strong understanding of international trade, procurement, and regulatory environments relevant to cross-border B2B commerce.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across cultures and languages.Track record of building and leading diverse, high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, mission-driven culture.Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.