Chief Executive Officer

A fast-growing company at the forefront of electric mobility in Central Europe is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive its next growth phase. Formed as a joint venture between a leading European vehicle manufacturer and a major Asian industrial group, the company offers electric buses, self-driving chassis, charging infrastructure, and energy solutions.As CEO, you will be responsible for the overall operational and strategic leadership of the company. This role demands a combination of entrepreneurial vision, hands-on leadership, and deep industry knowledge. If you are ready to lead a high-impact, fast-paced organization with global ambitions, do not hesitate to contact us.Job description:Define and implement the company’s strategic direction and long-term visionLead all business operations, including sales, after-sales, production orders, and outsourced servicesAct as the public face of the company, managing external stakeholder relations and media presenceDevelop and maintain C-level relationships with key clients across EuropeExpand the Central European sales and service partner networkOversee budgeting and ensure the company meets its goal of achieving operating profitability by 2026Coordinate with global manufacturing and service partners, and ensure the timely acquisition of necessary vehicle certificationsIdentify financing partners and lead local lobbying effortsRequirementMinimum 10 years of experience in senior executive or CEO rolesProven experience in the bus industry is a must, preferably in bus manufacturing, distribution, or fleet managementStrong international business acumen, with hands-on experience in European marketsBachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, economics, law, or financeFluency in both English and Hungarian, with excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong leadership, strategic thinking, and change management capabilitiesInnovative mindset with a solid understanding of e-mobility trends and technologiesStrong financial and commercial insight; experience in budget control and business scalingWillingness to travel regularly across EuropeOur Partner's offer:Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus and company carOversee the full operation and refine the strategic direction, leveraging industry expertise to defineOpportunity to build a European brand that combines leading electric drivetrain technology with Hungarian design excellenceSupportive, international team environmentInformation:Vivien Bajkán-Varga - vivien.varga@randstad.huFranciska Barbu - franciska.oltean@randstad.hu