CEO AMAC (Africa Mega Corp PLC)

Position Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Reporting Line: Invest Africa Group Board of DirectorsLocation: Nairobi, KenyaRemuneration: Kes 200.000-300,000 gross salary + company benefitsEmployment Type: Performance-based contractINTRODUCTION AMAC PLC is a regional agribusiness and commodity-trade leader driving Africa’s food-system transformation through:• the Mazao Commodities Exchange,• the AMAC Institute of Trade Finance, and• the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS).AMAC’s integrated digital ecosystem connects farmers, cooperatives, processors, exporters, logistics providers, banks, and global commodity buyers — enabling liquidity, structured trade, quality assurance, and market access across agricultural value chains.As AMAC enters its next phase of growth, we seek a highly strategic CEO to accelerate regional expansion, deepen financial integration, strengthen commodity markets, and drive institutional excellence.JOB SUMMARYThe CEO will provide overall strategic and operational leadership to AMAC, ensuring transformational growth of the Mazao Exchange, WRS platform, trade-finance operations, and sector-wide partnerships.This role requires a results-driven executive with deep agribusiness experience, strong knowledge of structured trading systems, and the ability to scale digital commodity ecosystems.The CEO will champion innovation, revenue growth, operational discipline, and stakeholder confidence while positioning AMAC as the leading commodity-trade ecosystem in East Africa.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership• Provide overall strategic direction and execute AMAC’s multi-year growth plan.• Expand Mazao Exchange, WRS, and the AMAC Institute across Kenya and neighboring regions.• Identify and commercialize new commodity opportunities and product lines.• Build and sustain a resilient, future-focused organizational culture.Market Development & Trade Expansion• Increase adoption of the Mazao Exchange among farmer groups, cooperatives, processors, and exporters.• Drive WRS market penetration and accelerate uptake of structured trading instruments.• Develop and maintain strong ties with commodity buyers, associations, banks, and international partners.Financial Oversight• Lead revenue growth, cost optimization, profitability, and cash-flow discipline.• Strengthen trade-finance partnerships and unlock new financing products with partner banks.• Present quarterly business and financial performance to the Board.Stakeholder & Government Relations• Represent AMAC in high-level engagements with ministries, regulators, county governments, and development partners.• Champion policy dialogues, market reforms, and sector frameworks that advance structured trade.Operations, Quality & Compliance• Ensure compliance with the WRS Act, commodity-trade regulations, and international standards.• Oversee warehousing, grading, certification, and end-to-end commodity-trade processes.• Strengthen risk management, internal controls, and operational integrity.Leadership & Culture• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cross-functional team.• Promote excellence, transparency, innovation, and accountability.• Ensure effective succession planning and performance management.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).• Minimum 10 years’ senior leadership in agribusiness, commodities trading, trade finance, or agricultural value chains.• Demonstrated experience in scaling platforms, structured trading systems, or commodity exchanges.• Proven track record in revenue growth, partnership development, and market expansion.• Strong financial acumen, analytical capability, and negotiation skills.• Experience working with regulators, development partners, cooperatives, and global buyers.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS• Deep understanding of agricultural markets, value chains, and commodities regulation.• Strong knowledge of trade finance, structured trade, and logistics ecosystems.• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder diplomacy skills.• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline and data-driven decision-making capability.• Familiarity with digital trading platforms and market-linkage technologies is an added advantage.PERFORMANCE METRICS (KPIs)Mazao Exchange Growth• Increase in traded commodity volumes and transaction value.• Growth in active participants (farmer groups, cooperatives, exporters).• Adoption rate of digital trading and onboarding efficiency.Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) Performance• Number of accredited warehouses and geographic coverage.• Total value of commodities financed under WRS.• Reduction in post-harvest losses attributable to WRS participation.Revenue & Profitability• Year-on-year revenue growth from exchange fees, WRS fees, and training services.• Cost-to-income ratio improvement and margin expansion.• Achievement of budgeted financial targets.Partnerships & Sector Engagement• Number and quality of partnerships with banks, exporters, aggregators, and buyers.• MoUs signed with counties, cooperatives, government bodies, and international agencies.Operational Excellence• Turnaround time for certification, trading, and settlement.• Compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.• Efficiency and reliability of digital and physical operations.Sector Impact• Measurable farmer income improvement.• Increased uptake of structured trading instruments and reduced market inefficiencies.• Contribution to national food security and value-chain formalization.Expected Start Date: 1st January 2026Application Procedure  If you believe your qualifications and career objectives align with this role, please submit your application including a cover letter and detailed CV (not exceeding 7 pages), indicating your current and expected salary.Applications should clearly describe how you meet the stated requirements, with concise examples where possible.Interested candidates should send their applications to: hr@invest-africa.comDeadline for applications: Friday 5th December 2025.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.If you are not contacted by 31st December 2025 at 5.00 p.m. East African Time, please note you were not successful.