We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a prominent organization within the Food Processing industry.

Based in South India, the CEO will be responsible for driving the company's overall strategic direction, ensuring robust financial performance, and fostering growth across all key functions.

This role demands a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector and a proven track record of P&L responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Leadership: Lead the company's vision, mission, and strategic goals, developing and executing long-term plans that ensure sustainable growth and market leadership.

- Financial Performance (P&L): Assume full responsibility for the Profit & Loss (P&L) of the organization, driving financial performance, optimizing costs, and maximizing profitability.

- Functional Oversight: Provide strong leadership and oversight across all critical business functions, including Product Development, Sales, Operations, and Compliance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

- Revenue & Brand Maximization: Develop and implement strategies to maximize revenue growth while significantly enhancing brand visibility and market presence.

- Market Expansion: Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities, potentially including expansion into international markets, particularly the US and Europe.

- Team Leadership & Culture: Build and lead a high-performing executive team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence throughout the organization.

- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison with key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, investors, employees, customers, and partners.

- Operational Excellence: Drive operational efficiency and excellence across all manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality product delivery and cost-effectiveness.

- Compliance & Governance: Ensure the company operates in full compliance with all relevant industry regulations, legal requirements, and corporate governance standards.

Required Candidate Profile:

-Experience: 18+ years of extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, with at least 10+ years in senior leadership roles holding direct P&L responsibility.

- Industry Expertise: Proven leadership experience specifically within the Food Processing industry is essential.

- Business Acumen: Demonstrated expertise in the B2B (Business-to-Business) sector.

- Market Exposure (Desirable): Exposure to and understanding of the US and/or European markets is highly desirable.

- Leadership Qualities: Exceptional strategic thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

- Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and inspiring at all levels.

- Financial Acumen: Strong financial literacy and ability to interpret complex financial data to drive business decisions.

Location: Willingness to relocate to or based in South India