Chief Executive Officer

Milano; Ore; In loco; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading design and manufacturing company in Italy is looking for a Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This role involves strategic and operational management, focusing on enhancing business performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will have executive-level experience in industrial manufacturing and be fluent in Italian and English. This position offers a significant opportunity for growth and leadership development within the organization.

Competenze

• Proven executive-level experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Fluency in both Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Strong P&L management experience and ability to manage a mid-sized company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Lead business activities in drying technology and gluing.
• Define and execute a robust strategic business plan.
• Provide oversight of operations, R&D, production, and business development.
• Take full responsibility for P&L management and budgeting.
• Ensure long-term profitability and financial health.
• Build relationships with key customers.
• Act as a senior representative of the company.
• Work closely with the Board on leadership development.

Conoscenze

Executive-level experience

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

P&L management

Communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Ref: 581ASISW Title: Deputy Chief Executive Officer Date: 18th December 2025

Our client, a leading company in the design, production, and installation of recycled wood cleaning systems for the production of PB, MDF, and OSB panels, is looking to support growth and strengthen its executive leadership. We are seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Executive Officer to play a central role in the strategic and operational management of the business, with a clear succession pathway in place.

Responsibilities

• Leading Instalmec’s business activities in drying technology ("Trocknungstechnik") and gluing ("Beleimung"), with full accountability for performance and growth.
• Defining and executing a robust strategic business plan to expand market share, revenue, and profitability.
• Providing oversight of operations, R&D, production, and business development, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Taking full responsibility for P&L management, financial performance, budgeting, and cost control.
• Ensuring the long‑term profitability, sustainability, and financial health of the business.
• Building, maintaining, and strengthening long‑term relationships with key customers, particularly in core and strategic markets.
• Acting as a senior representative of the company with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Working closely with the Board and shareholders on leadership development and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Proven executive‑level experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Strong P&L management experience and ability to manage a mid‑sized company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact at all levels of business effectively.

Contact

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your C.V. to [e-mail] or call Altus Search on [phone] for a confidential discussion.

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