Group CEO

MVC Resources; Selangor; On-site; MYR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources seeks a Group Chief Executive Officer to steer a large regional retail group across multiple markets from its Selangor hub. You will own strategic direction, financial performance, operations excellence, and growth initiatives, collaborating with country heads to deliver measurable outcomes.

The role demands a strategic thinker who can drive business transformation, optimize margins, and lead a high-performing organization with a clear governance framework across diverse markets.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in retail across multiple countries.
• Strong track record in driving growth, expansion, and commercial transformation.
• Experience managing full P&L and delivering profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group's overall strategy, growth plans and capital allocation.
• Oversee regional operations, scaling stores, supply chain, inventory and customer experience.
• Lead digital transformation, omnichannel initiatives and data-driven decision making.
• Engage Board and shareholders, manage risk and ensure governance across markets.
• Mentor and develop country leaders and build a high-performance regional team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Retail operations

Cross-country leadership

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration,Finance or related field

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Selangor, Malaysia | Posted on 10/16/2026

We are seeking an accomplished and commercially driven Group Chief Executive Officer to lead a large-scale retail group with an established presence across multiple countries. This is a pivotal leadership role with full accountability for the Group’s strategic direction, financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

The successful candidate will drive the next phase of business expansion, strengthen the Group’s competitive positioning, and build a high-performance organisation across diverse markets. The role requires a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable driving business transformation, making critical commercial decisions, and working closely with local leadership teams to deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Group Strategy & Business Growth

• Develop and execute the Group’s overall business strategy, aligned with long-term growth ambitions and shareholder expectations.
• Identify new market opportunities, expansion strategies, and potential business partnerships across the region.
• Drive organic growth, market penetration, and new revenue streams to strengthen the Group’s competitive position.
• Evaluate market trends, consumer behaviour, competitor activities, and emerging retail models to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead business transformation and strategic initiatives to support sustainable growth and scalability.
• Assume full P&L responsibility across the Group’s regional operations, driving revenue growth, profitability, and cash flow generation.
• Establish clear financial targets, business KPIs, and performance management frameworks across all markets.
• Optimise gross margins, operating costs, pricing strategies, and overall business productivity.
• Strengthen financial discipline and resource allocation to maximise returns on investment.
• Work closely with the Board and shareholders on financial performance, capital allocation, and long-term value creation.

3. Regional Operations & Retail Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end retail operations across multiple countries, ensuring consistency in execution while adapting to local market requirements.
• Drive operational excellence across store networks, supply chain, merchandising, inventory management, and customer service.
• Review store productivity, sales performance, stock turnover, and operational efficiency to improve overall performance.
• Establish scalable operating standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across the Group.
• Ensure effective coordination between country leadership teams and corporate functions.
• Lead the Group’s regional expansion strategy, including new store openings, market entry, and potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
• Assess investment opportunities and develop business cases to support expansion decisions.
• Strengthen relationships with key landlords, suppliers, business partners, and other strategic stakeholders.
• Ensure expansion plans are commercially viable and aligned with the Group’s financial and operational capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a strong regional leadership team comprising country heads and functional leaders.
• Establish a performance-driven culture with clear accountability, ownership, and measurable outcomes.
• Build leadership succession plans and strengthen organisational capabilities to support future growth.
• Drive collaboration and alignment across markets while empowering local teams to respond effectively to market conditions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centricity.

6. Customer, Brand & Digital Transformation

• Strengthen the Group’s brand positioning, customer experience, and overall retail proposition across markets.
• Drive initiatives to improve customer acquisition, retention, loyalty, and lifetime value.
• Champion digitalisation, data-driven decision-making, and technology adoption across retail operations.
• Explore opportunities in omnichannel retail, e-commerce, automation, and other emerging business models.
• Ensure the Group remains competitive and relevant in an evolving retail landscape.

7. Corporate Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Board of Directors and shareholders to establish strategic priorities and business objectives.
• Provide regular updates on Group performance, strategic initiatives, key risks, and growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards across all operating markets.
• Oversee enterprise risk management and ensure appropriate internal controls are in place.
• Represent the Group in key industry forums and maintain strong relationships with strategic stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related discipline. An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
• Extensive senior leadership experience in the retail industry, with a proven track record in managing large-scale retail operations and multi-country businesses.
• Demonstrated success in leading business growth, regional expansion, and commercial transformation.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing full P&L responsibility, driving profitability, and improving business performance.
• Experience overseeing multiple markets, large operational teams, and geographically dispersed business units.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, merchandising, supply chain, inventory management, and customer experience.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing leadership teams across different markets and cultures.
• Experience in digital transformation, omnichannel retail, or large-scale operational improvement would be advantageous.
• Excellent strategic thinking, commercial judgement, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.