Directeur General/Managing Director

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading agro-industrial group is seeking a Managing Director to lead operations and drive sustainable growth across its sites in West Africa. The successful candidate will have proven experience in the tropical agro-industry and a strong track record in Africa or Emerging Markets. Proficiency in French and English is required. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive expat allowances, and the opportunity to significantly impact an important organisation in the industrial sector. Experience living and working in Abidjan is an added advantage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive expat allowances and benefits package

Opportunity to lead a significant organisation

Qualifications

• Strong track record in Africa or Emerging Markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead all industrial and agricultural operations.
• Define and implement operational and financial strategy.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and sustainability.
• Supervise local teams and drive performance.
• Maintain relationships with strategic partners and local authorities.

Skills

Proven experience in tropical agro-industry

Fluent in French

Professional English

Natural leadership

Hands-on approach

Strategic vision

Job description

• Key role in driving sustainable growth for a leading agro-industrial group.
• Multicultural environment

About Our Client

The organisation is a prominent player in the agro-industrial industry with a significant presence in West Africa and influence in its sector. It operates on an international scale and maintains a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices.

Job Description

• Lead all industrial and agricultural operations (plantations, processing, supply chain).
• Define and implement the operational and financial strategy.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and sustainability commitments.
• Supervise local teams and drive performance across sites in West Africa
• Maintain strong relationships with strategic partners and local authorities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Managing Director should have:

• Proven experience in tropical agro-industry
• Strong track record in Africa or Emerging Markets
• Natural leadership, hands‑on approach, and strategic vision.
• Fluent in French and professional English.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive expat allowances and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a significant organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Experience living and working in Abidjan.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a leadership role. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.