Chief Strategy Officer - Petrochemical/Chemical/Refinery/Polymer Industry

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Vision

- Develop, articulate, and drive the company's long-term strategic roadmap.

- Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning exercises.

- Identify emerging trends in the petrochemical, chemical, refinery, and energy sectors that can create competitive advantages.

Business & Market Intelligence:

- Conduct in-depth market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and industry forecasting.

- Evaluate potential investment opportunities, new technologies, and business models relevant to the petrochemical industry.

- Provide insights on regulatory developments affecting the sector.

Growth & Expansion Initiatives:

- Lead business expansion strategies (new products, new markets, M&A opportunities, JV partnerships).

- Oversee feasibility studies for greenfield/brownfield projects.

- Collaborate with business development teams to strengthen the company's market positioning.

Organizational Alignment & Execution:

- Ensure alignment of all departments with the company's strategic objectives.

- Drive cross-functional strategic projects and monitor progress through KPIs and dashboards.

- Support the CEO and Board with strategic presentations, reports, and decision-making documentation.

Risk Management:

- Identify business, operational, and financial risks; propose mitigation frameworks.

- Establish strong governance, compliance, and reporting structures.

Required Experience:

- 15-25 years of experience, with at least 8-10 years in the petrochemical / chemical / refinery / polymer industry.

- Proven experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, business transformation, or project feasibility roles