Managing Director

Impact Talent; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 28,312,000 - 42,469,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multinational company is seeking a Managing Director to lead its operations in Pakistan. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading industrial businesses with a strong focus on strategic planning and operational execution. This role offers an opportunity for high-impact leadership within a respected group, shaping the business’s direction and driving transformation across operations.

Benefits

High-impact leadership role

Opportunity for transformation

Visibility at regional and global levels

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading industrial businesses at scale.
• Experience operating within multinational structures.
• Ability to inspire high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations with end-to-end P&L responsibility.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans.
• Oversee commercial performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership capability

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Operational execution

Market insight

Job description

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

A rare opportunity to lead the Pakistan operations of a major multinational industrial company, with full strategic and operational responsibility for a high-performing business unit.

Our client is a global industrial business with a strong presence in the region. They have a large workforce and a diverse portfolio in Pakistan. They are looking for an experienced Managing Director to lead their Pakistan operations and drive continued success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the full spectrum of business operations, with end-to-end P&L responsibility for a large-scale business in Pakistan
• Developing and executing strategic growth plans while ensuring operational excellence and cost efficiency
• Overseeing commercial performance, market positioning, and customer satisfaction across multiple verticals
• Leading a multi-functional team

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• A proven track record of leading industrial businesses at scale, with a minimum headcount of 500+ and an annual turnover of USD 15 million or more
• Strong experience in both strategic planning and operational execution, ideally within manufacturing or related industrial sectors
• Exceptional leadership capability, with the ability to inspire high-performing teams and drive accountability across a complex organisation
• Commercial acumen and market insight, with a strong understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and business growth levers
• Experience operating within multinational structures or reporting into international HQs is highly desirable

What’s in It for You?

• A high-impact leadership role with visibility at regional and global levels
• The opportunity to shape the direction of a critical business within a respected multinational group
• A platform to lead real transformation and drive value across operations, people, and commercial outcomes

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you're ready to take on the challenge of Managing Director and lead a high-performing industrial business in Pakistan, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now to start a confidential conversation with our executive search team. We'll support you through every step of the process and ensure this move adds real value to your career.