Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Ports & Maritime

Think People Solutions; Kolkata District; Vor Ort; INR 3.500.000 - 7.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Think People Solutions in Kolkata seeks a seasoned port & maritime executive to define and drive the company's strategic vision, growth roadmap, and annual business plans. You will own P&L, revenue growth, cost management, EBITDA targets, and capex allocation while guiding port operations, cargo handling, and safety standards.

You will build relationships with government authorities, shipping lines, and cargo customers, lead senior teams across Operations, Finance, Commercial, HR, and

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated experience in managing port operations at scale, improving throughput and controlling costs.
• Strong P&L management and strategic business leadership capabilities.
• Established relationships with shipping lines, government authorities, and maritime stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute the company's strategic vision, growth roadmap, and annual business plans.
• Take ownership of overall P&L, revenue growth, cost management, EBITDA targets, and capital allocation.
• Oversee port and terminal operations, cargo handling, vessel turnaround, berth utilization, and safety standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with government authorities, maritime boards, customs authorities, shipping lines, and cargo customers.
• Lead commercial negotiations to improve cargo volumes, pricing, and business profitability.
• Drive infrastructure development, CapEx planning, berth expansion, mechanization, and digitization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable maritime, environmental, labor, customs, and safety regulations.
• Lead senior management teams across Operations, Finance, Commercial, HR, and Engineering.
• Represent the business before the Board, investors, and lenders.
• Drive sustainability and ESG initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Postgraduate qualification in Port & Shipping Management or MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's strategic vision, growth roadmap, and annual business plans.
• Take ownership of overall P&L, revenue growth, cost management, EBITDA targets, and capital allocation.
• Oversee port and terminal operations, cargo handling, vessel turnaround, berth utilization, and safety standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with government authorities, maritime boards, customs authorities, shipping lines, and cargo customers.
• Lead commercial negotiations to improve cargo volumes, pricing, and business profitability.
• Drive infrastructure development, CapEx planning, berth expansion, mechanization, and digitization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable maritime, environmental, labor, customs, and safety regulations.
• Lead senior management teams across Operations, Finance, Commercial, HR, and Engineering.
• Represent the business before the Board, investors, and lenders.
• Drive sustainability and ESG initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15-20+ years of experience in port operations, shipping, or maritime infrastructure.
• At least 5-7 years in senior leadership roles such as CEO, MD, COO, Port Head, Terminal Head, Deputy Chairperson, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in managing port operations at scale, improving cargo throughput, optimizing costs, and executing CapEx projects.
• Strong P&L management, commercial acumen, and strategic business leadership capabilities.
• Experience with a Major Port Authority or private port operator is strongly preferred.
• Established relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, government authorities, and maritime stakeholders.
• Postgraduate qualification in Port & Shipping Management, Maritime Business, or an MBA is preferred.