GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (GROUP CEO)

Sun Thai Food; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Thai Food in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Group Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership across a diversified portfolio. You will report to the Founder/Chairman and oversee performance, governance, and growth of all group companies.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in senior leadership, a strong track record in P&L management, investment evaluation, and corporate governance, and the ability to build a professional Group management structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management or economics (MBA an advantage).
• Minimum 15 years of management experience in senior leadership roles.
• Experience as CEO/MD/COO or equivalent preferred.
• Proven track record managing multiple companies or business units.
• Strong skills in P&L, budgeting, cash flow, and investment evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Chairman's vision into clear Group strategies and objectives.
• Develop short-term and long-term growth plans for the Group.
• Lead and coordinate all business divisions under centralized management.
• Identify expansion, investment, partnerships, and diversification opportunities.
• Take responsibility for Group performance, profitability, and governance.
• Build a professional senior management team and ensure cross-company alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

P&L Management

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Investment Evaluation

Corporate Governance

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Management/Economics

MBA

Job description

GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (GROUP CEO)

GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (GROUP CEO)

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Reports To: Group Owner / Founder / Chairman
Salary Range: RM30,000 – RM50,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive Management
Preferred Candidate: Female candidates preferred
Languages: Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin Chinese & English

Position Overview

The Group is seeking an experienced Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO) to provide strategic leadership and centralized management across a diversified portfolio of businesses and investments.

The Group CEO will report directly to the Founder / Chairman and will be responsible for overseeing the overall performance, growth, governance, and strategic direction of all companies within the Group.

Current business interests include:

Tourism & Travel

Payment Solutions – Fingate

POS Technology – Dash POS

Plantation – Durian & Coconut

Future investments and new business ventures

Key Responsibilities

Translate the Chairman's vision into clear Group strategies and business objectives.

Develop short-term and long-term growth plans for the Group.

Lead and coordinate all business divisions under one centralized management structure.

Identify opportunities for expansion, investment, partnerships, and diversification.

2. Business Performance

Take overall responsibility for the performance and profitability of the Group.

Establish and monitor KPIs for each company and business division.

Review revenue, profitability, operating costs, budgets, and overall business performance.

Take corrective action where companies or business units are underperforming.

Lead and supervise CEOs, General Managers, Finance, Operations, and other senior management personnel.

Establish clear responsibilities and accountability across the Group.

Build a strong and professional senior management team.

Ensure effective communication and coordination between all companies.

Review Group budgets, forecasts, cash flow, financial performance, and major expenditures.

Evaluate new investment and business opportunities.

Review feasibility studies and business proposals before recommendation to the Chairman.

Ensure investments are commercially viable and aligned with the Group's strategy.

5. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Establish appropriate Group policies, management structures, approval processes, and internal controls.

Ensure companies operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Identify and manage major financial, operational, legal, and reputational risks.

Strengthen corporate governance as the Group continues to expand.

Serve as the principal executive reporting directly to the Chairman.

Provide regular Group performance and management reports.

Highlight major risks, opportunities, and matters requiring Chairman approval.

Ensure decisions made by the Chairman are effectively implemented by the respective management teams.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Economics, or a related field. MBA is an advantage.

Minimum 15 years of management experience, including substantial experience in senior leadership or C-suite positions.

Previous experience as CEO, Managing Director, COO, Group CEO, or equivalent senior executive is strongly preferred.

Proven experience managing multiple companies, business units, or diversified business portfolios.

Strong knowledge of P&L management, budgeting, cash flow, business strategy, and investment evaluation.

Demonstrated track record in business growth, profitability improvement, restructuring, or expansion.

Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.

Excellent commercial judgment, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Able to work directly with a Founder / Chairman in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.

High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and accountability.

Willing to travel locally and internationally when required.

Language Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively in:

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially driven Group leader who can oversee multiple industries without becoming involved in unnecessary day-to-day operational matters.

The successful candidate must be capable of building a professional Group management structure, holding senior management accountable, driving profitability, evaluating new investments, and converting the Chairman's business vision into measurable results.

Management Structure

Group Owner / Founder / Chairman
Group CEO
Business CEOs / General Managers / Finance / Operations
Individual Company Teams

Remuneration

Final remuneration will depend on the candidate's experience, leadership track record, qualifications, and suitability for the position.