Director, Corporate Development

Overall Purpose of the RoleReporting directly to the Group CEO, the Director, Corporate Development will act as the central point of coordination for the Board, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the company’s priority initiatives. The role drives cross-functional transformation projects across the company, unlocks growth, and fosters a culture of differentiated thinking.They will support the CEO in formulating strategy based on data and insight, and in translating it into operational business plans for the short, medium and long term. The role also acts as a sparring partner to the SLT, offering both challenge and support in the delivery of their value creation initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesBoard and SLTLead the preparation of Board materials, including agendas, presentations, pre-reads and follow-up of action itemsManage the SLT operating rhythm, including meeting preparation, planning cycles and accountability for decisions and commitmentsEnsure consistency between internal discussions and Board updatesStrategy and planningProvide the CEO with data-driven analysis, insight and options to support strategy formulationTranslate the CEO’s strategic direction into operational plans, ensuring alignment across functionsAct as the central planning hub for the strategic initiative portfolio, tracking delivery against the CEO’s prioritiesTransformation and project deliveryCoordinate and lead cross-functional initiatives, defining scope, milestones and ownershipEnsure initiatives move into implementation and are guided to fast, pragmatic executionConstructively challenge initiative owners on feasibility and impactCreate transparency through initiative progress tracking, enabling faster decisions and greater predictability of resultsAct as a service function to the organisation, allowing line functions to focus on implementationProvide support to the M&A function where needed, ensuring alignment between inorganic opportunities and the strategic planPerformance reportingDevelop and maintain performance measures and reporting for the CEO, SLT and BoardTranslate data into clear insights and recommendations, and identify areas for improvementProfile Requirements:Strong interpersonal skills are mandatory.Extensive broad general business experience and knowledge across many disciplines (P&L Management, Program management, Business Process, Business Transformation).Mix of consulting and operational experience with a robust track record in delivering results.Hands-on attitude, resilience with a high level of motivation and determination.Demonstrated experience in collaborating and communicating with a diverse set of people, across groups and organizational levels.Capability to quickly develop a strong “standing” within an organisation.Ability to challenge initiative owners in a constructive way with respect to overall feasibility and impact.Understanding of key business processes of an organization.Broad set of influencing skills (ability to influence people and strategic direction without direct control and/or authority).Willingness to working in a fast-paced private equity related environment.Fluency in English is mandatory.