Managing Director

ExecThread, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread, Inc. seeks a Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to lead a major business transformation, redefining brand relevance and driving growth across consumer and B2B channels.

The right candidate will be commercially astute, hands-on, and capable of shaping strategy while delivering rapid, decisive execution. The role demands market closeness, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive performance through reinvention, partnering with customers and key stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale business turns arounds or transformations.
• Proven track record in driving growth, revenue and category evolution.
• Strong market insight and commercial acumen across consumer and B2B channels.

Responsibilities

• General Management of ANZ operations to reposition the brand.
• Drive business development and new growth channels in ANZ market.
• Strategic leadership to defend market share and accelerate growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Brand strategy

Growth & transformation

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Company is in search of a Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, a role that demands a visionary leader to spearhead a substantial business transformation. The successful candidate will be tasked with redefining the brand, reclaiming market share, and unlocking new growth channels in the face of increasing competitive pressure and shifting consumer behaviors. This is a pivotal moment for the business, and the role is not for the faint-hearted - it requires a leader who can make swift, decisive changes and execute with determination. Key responsibilities include repositioning the brand to be more relevant and lifestyle-led, defending and growing market share, and evaluating and enhancing the organizational capability to support future growth.The ideal candidate for this Managing Director position at the company is a commercially astute leader with a proven track record in driving growth, transformation, and category evolution. They must be adept at both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, capable of shaping brand strategy, growing revenue, and leading a team through significant change. The role demands a leader who is close to the market, understands consumer needs, and is unafraid to challenge the status quo. The opportunity is to lead a trusted brand through a period of reinvention, and the successful candidate will be expected to build strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders while driving performance across both consumer and B2B revenue streams.

Functions:

• General Management
• Business Development
• Strategy

Globally recognised consumer brand seeking a leader to transform ANZ business and drive growth.