Managing Director: Agro-Industrial Growth (West Africa)

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

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.