Chief Executive Officer

Altus Search Ltd; Roma; In loco; EUR 150.000 +; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading industrial manufacturing company in Italy is looking for an experienced Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The role focuses on strategic and operational management, aiming to expand market share and profitability. Candidates must have executive-level experience in the industry, fluency in Italian and English, and strong P&L management skills. The successful applicant will lead essential business activities and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Attractive salary and succession pathway offered.

Competenze

• Proven executive-level experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to manage a mid-sized company effectively.
• Strong background in strategic business planning and operations.

Mansioni

• Lead business activities in drying technology and gluing.
• Define and execute strategic business plan for growth.
• Oversee operations, R&D, and production aligned with strategy.
• Manage P&L, financial performance, budgeting, and cost control.
• Ensure long-term profitability and sustainability.
• Build relationships with key customers in strategic markets.
• Act as senior representative with clients and stakeholders.
• Work with Board on leadership development and succession.

Conoscenze

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Strong communication skills

P&L management

Interpersonal skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Ref : 581ASISW

Title : Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Location : Italy

Salary : Attractive

Date : 18th December 2025 Our client, a leading company in the design, production and installation of recycled wood cleaning systems, plants for the production of PB, MDF and OSB panels. Is looking to support this growth and to strengthen its executive leadership, and t is 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.

Duties Include :

• 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

The preferred candidate must have proven executive‑level experience in industrial manufacturing. As well as fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken). Strong P&L management experience and ability to manage a mid‑sized company. You should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as be able to interact at all levels of business effectively.

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.