Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Based in Ipoh

Talent Recruit; Perak; On-site; MYR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit represents a fast-growing automation machinery solutions provider seeking a visionary CEO based in Ipoh, Perak. The role focuses on strategic leadership to drive governance, operational excellence, and growth, guiding the company through pre- and post-listing transformation.

The CEO will oversee R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and service, build a high-performing executive team, and steer organisational development to sustain long-term value creation for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strategic, business-driven CEO with executive experience in automation machinery and manufacturing.
• Mechanical engineering background as a foundation for technical leadership.
• Experience leading corporate transformation, governance, and organizational scaling.
• Proven ability to drive growth, profitability and stakeholder confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation into a corporate structure aligned with listing goals.
• Define and implement strategic plans for growth, profitability and innovation.
• Oversee R&D, engineering, projects, manufacturing and service operations.
• Strengthen governance and compliance to meet public listing requirements.
• Build and mentor a high-performing executive team and company culture.
• Maintain relationships with Board, investors, clients, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and regional/global expansion potential.
• Monitor market trends and technologies in automation and F&B manufacturing space.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree or MBA (preferred)

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 confidence steering 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.