Chief Executive Officer

The Client: Our client is a well-established and fast-growing FMCG company in Egypt. They are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next chapter. The Role: As CEO, you will provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership across the entire organization. This role will require a commercially oriented, hands-on leader with a deep understanding of the Egyptian FMCG landscape. You will be responsible for setting the vision, driving results, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve sustained growth and profitability. Lead the development and execution of the company's long-term strategic plan.

Oversee commercial, operations, finance, HR, and supply chain functions. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders. Drive performance improvement across all business units and functions. Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and innovation. Ensure compliance with all local laws and global best practices in governance. Represent the company externally with investors, partners, regulators, and media. Must come from a large-scale sales operations background and have led direct distribution networks. The Ideal Candidate: 18+ years of progressive leadership experience within the FMCG industry. Proven ability to lead business transformation and deliver top-line growth and bottom-line results.

Deep understanding of the Egyptian consumer market, retail landscape, and regulatory environment. Strong financial acumen, commercial orientation, and a results-driven mindset. Demonstrated success in leading diverse, cross-functional teams through change. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills. Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field; MBA preferred. Candidates who are eligible to work in Egypt without visa sponsorship are highly preferred.