Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Based in Ipoh

Talent Recruit; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing automation machinery provider is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) based in Ipoh, Perak. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and proven leadership experience in the industrial automation sector. Responsibilities include leading the company's transformation for public listing, defining strategic business plans, and overseeing operations. The role demands strong stakeholder management skills and a data-driven approach to growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior leadership role within industrial automation.
• Experience leading business transformation and scaling operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation into a corporate structure.
• Define and implement strategic business plans.
• Oversee all business operations including R&D, engineering, and sales.
• Strengthen internal processes and governance.
• Establish relationships with the Board of Directors and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Business growth

Stakeholder management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree or MBA

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Based in Ipoh

About the job Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Based in Ipoh

Company Background

We are representing our client a fast-growing automation machinery solution provider specializing in the design, development, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning of industrial automation systems primarily serving the food and beverage industry. As the company prepares for public listing, it is entering a new growth phase and seeking a visionary and strategic CEO to lead its transformation into a more structured and corporate organization.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly strategic, business-driven CEO with a strong mechanical engineering background and proven leadership experience in the industrial automation or machinery sector. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving corporate governance, operational excellence, business expansion, and stakeholder confidencesteering the company towards sustainable long-term growth and post-listing success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organizations transformation into a corporate structure, in alignment with pre- and post-listing goals.
• Define and implement strategic business plans to drive growth, profitability, and innovation.
• Oversee all aspects of business operations including R&D, engineering, project management, sales, manufacturing, and service.
• Strengthen internal processes, compliance, and governance in line with public listing requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and build a strong executive team and company culture that supports high performance and accountability.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Board of Directors, investors, clients, and key industry stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and regional/global expansion potential.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the automation and F&B manufacturing space.

What we\'re looking for

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Masters degree or MBA is a plus).
• Proven track record in a senior leadership role (e.g., CEO, Managing Director, COO) within the automation machinery, industrial engineering, or F&B processing equipment sectors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation technologies, and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading business transformation and scaling operations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, profitability, and organizational development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with a data-driven and strategic mindset.
• Willing to be based in Ipoh, Perak.

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