Anthill Ventures - Chief Executive Officer

Context :

We are looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to supervise and control all strategic and business aspects of the Lakshmi Manchu Group of Businesses. You will be the first in command in the company and responsible for giving the proper strategic direction as well as creating a vision for the Lakshmi Manchu brand success.

Are you ready to be part of a team that works across platforms and new media with big thinking and a passion to thrive? Are you geared to guide the development of Lakshmi Manchu's brand success, and create fully integrated ideas across/multi channels? Do you have the passion to drive high quality, impactful work and strive in a fast-paced, future-focused creative environment? If you've gained your experience in emerging market with strong brand thinking and looking to establish something new in one of India's fastest growing brands, this is your opportunity.

- As a CEO, you have the opportunity overseeing all operations of the brand Lakshmi Manchu multiple business activities like - Web series-, - Movies-, - Teach for Change i.e. Chitti Chilakamma-, upcoming - Yoga brand- initiatives, Asian multicultural - Indian - Mythology Toys- concept venture and to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the LM Brand overall strategy and mission. You will be working closely with Lakshmi Manchu and executive team.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience :

- Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits.

- You must be ready to build and model a great company culture, provide inspired leadership to our executive team and touch base with our Social media team, PR team and other partners to build high visibility in emerging marketspace.

- Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company.

- Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders.

- Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company's legality and business ethics.

- Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements.

- Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.

- Create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale.

- Work with the executive board to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals.

- Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.

- Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.

- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the company.

Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years leadership experience or master's degree in a relevant discipline with 5+ years leadership experience or MBA with 5+ years management experience.

- 5+ years experience in as senior management position.

- Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce.

- Understanding of human resources and personnel management.

- Experience with corporate governance and local bodies.

- Proven negotiation skills and ability to understand uncertainties quickly and make wise decisions.

- Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

- Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate.

The Following characteristics of candidates are desired :

- Ability to see and influence big picture: Go getter

- Ability to bring change: don't wait for it to happen

- An eye for detail (quality focus) and excellent communication & collaboration skills.

- Passionate commitment to the consumer, customer and to product quality.

- Willing to travel occasionally to the Social media partners in Mumbai, PR team, Local bodies for direct contact and interaction with these teams.