Growth CEO: Live Events & Hospitality Leader

ICP Search; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading live events group in the UK is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer. This pivotal role demands a commercially astute leader capable of driving transformation and growth across a multi-division organization. Responsibilities include uniting a senior executive team, managing P&L, and fostering strong partnerships within the hospitality and events sectors. The ideal candidate will have substantial executive experience, a track record of successful leadership, and a people-oriented approach to drive a culture of excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• CEO or senior executive experience in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Strong commercial and financial leadership with proven P&L ownership.
• Experience operating at Board level with credibility.
• Track record of leading transformation and growth.
• Exposure to live events or adjacent sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and unite a senior executive team around a multi-year strategy.
• Own full P&L responsibility and drive sustainable, profitable growth.
• Strengthen operational consistency and performance management.
• Lead digital transformation for better decision-making.
• Act as an external ambassador across sport and hospitality.

Skills

Commercial leadership

P&L management

Transformational leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Job description

A market-leading live events group in the UK is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer. This pivotal role demands a commercially astute leader capable of driving transformation and growth across a multi-division organization. Responsibilities include uniting a senior executive team, managing P&L, and fostering strong partnerships within the hospitality and events sectors. The ideal candidate will have substantial executive experience, a track record of successful leadership, and a people-oriented approach to drive a culture of excellence.