Managing Director - Australia: Drive B2B Growth

ExecThread; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 320,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread in Australia seeks a Managing Director to lead its Melbourne-based business through a new growth phase, delivering a robust strategic plan and year-on-year profitability. You will own P&L, drive product innovation, engage customers, and work with sales, marketing and engineering to diversify into regulated sectors such as defence, aerospace and medical devices.

The successful leader will excel in commercial leadership, build leadership capability, and embed accountability across all

Qualifications

• Commercial mindset with a track record of growing complex B2B manufacturing businesses
• Experience in electronics or electrical manufacturing preferred
• Exposure to regulated industries such as defence, medical devices, medtech, or aerospace valued
• Leadership style: exceptional operational discipline, strong coaching, and the ability to develop leaders across functions

Responsibilities

• General Management of the Australian business
• Drive Business Development and strategic growth
• Shape and execute the company strategy across functions

Job description

ExecThread in Australia seeks a Managing Director to lead its Melbourne-based business through a new growth phase, delivering a robust strategic plan and year-on-year profitability. You will own P&L, drive product innovation, engage customers, and work with sales, marketing and engineering to diversify into regulated sectors such as defence, aerospace and medical devices.

The successful leader will excel in commercial leadership, build leadership capability, and embed accountability across all