Chief Executive Officer

Blackbook Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation package

Performance incentives

Opportunity to lead a respected farming business

Job summary

A leading agricultural enterprise is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to steer the company towards sustainable growth and innovation. This role entails setting a strategic vision, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of excellence in a complex and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have a proven leadership background in agriculture and the ability to manage substantial budgetary responsibilities while driving M&A initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a CEO or senior executive in an agricultural environment.
• Strong understanding of agricultural economics and integrated supply chains.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategy.
• Oversee large-scale farming operations for optimal productivity.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and drive financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Business Administration

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Blackbook Recruitment

Director | Executive Recruiter at Blackbook Executive Pty Ltd

The Company

Our client is a leading, vertically integrated agricultural enterprise with extensive operations across ANZ. The business encompasses large-scale farming, innovative solutions, and sustainable farming practices that feed communities and support global supply chains. With a strong legacy and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company into its next era of innovation, productivity, and profitability.

Position Overview

As CEO, you will be the strategic and operational leader of the business, responsible for setting vision, driving performance, and building a culture of excellence. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will oversee all facets of the operation—from farm and supply chain to finance, people, and customer. This role requires a seasoned executive with deep agricultural knowledge, commercial acumen, and proven leadership in large, complex businesses that has an appetite for M&A.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategy, with a focus on sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
• Oversee large-scale farming operations, ensuring optimal productivity, quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Build and maintain a high-performing executive team and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and innovation.
• Drive financial performance, manage capital investments, and ensure profitability across all business units.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, including investors, partners, regulators, and the broader agricultural community.
• Embrace and implement agri-tech advancements and data-driven decision-making to enhance operational capabilities.

Your Background:

• Proven track record as a CEO, MD, or senior executive in a large agricultural, agri-business, or supply chain-driven environment.
• Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or advanced degrees a plus).
• In-depth understanding of commercial farming, agricultural economics, and integrated supply chains.
• Strong strategic vision, with the ability to scale operations and navigate complex market dynamics.
• Financial acumen and experience managing multi-million dollar budgets.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and the future of agriculture.

What’s on Offer:

• Lead one of the most respected and forward-thinking farming businesses in the industry
• Be part of the large international group focussed on growth through acquisition and capital investment ($1b+ to be deployed)
• Competitive executive compensation package, with performance incentives

If you are interested in this position please apply, and Clinton Holmes from Blackbook Executive will be in contact regarding your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Dairy Product Manufacturing, Farming, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blackbook Recruitment by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Executive Officer” roles.

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Chief Executive Officer @ Education Services Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks ago

Chief Executive Officer @ Cardinia Shire Council

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

Chief Executive Officer - Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days ago

Independent Director with Not-For Profit Governance Experience @ Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Chief Medical Officer (Full-time or Part-time)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days ago

Private Equity like Corporate M&A / Development - Senior Associate – Vice President – Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months ago

Engineering Director, GTPN Platform (Relocate to China)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago

Engineering Director, Electro-Optic Devices, R&D, Defence

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A$200.00
-
A$250.00
1 month ago

Engineering Director - Core Infrastructure (AU Remote)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Vice President of Product Engineering, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
$200.00
-
$200.00
1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month ago

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

CEO - National Premium Casual Dining Brand

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Chief Executive Officer @ Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago

Melbourne Airport, Victoria, Australia 1 month ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

Chadstone, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.