Divisional MD, US Growth Lead – F&B Ingredients

QLM Search Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

QLM Search is supporting the Board of a vertically integrated International Food & Beverage Ingredients group with the appointment of a Divisional Managing Director (Commercial VP). A US-based Divisional MD will define and execute the division's strategy, accelerate growth, develop the leadership team and build the structure to realise its potential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership of complex, international manufacturing businesses with full P&L accountability, credibility

Qualifications

• Leadership of complex, international manufacturing businesses with full P&L accountability.
• Strong commercial and operational leadership within ingredients and related markets.
• Track record of accelerating growth and building divisions or platforms.
• Experience in innovation-led, customer-partnered environments.
• Credibility with major international food, beverage and flavour-house customers.
• Hands-on, people-centred leadership style with high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy for the division.
• Accelerate commercial and operational growth within the division.
• Develop the leadership team and build the structure and capabilities required to realise its potential.
• Maintain autonomy while operating within an international Group and reporting to the US CEO, Group CEO and Board.

Skills

P&L accountability

International leadership

Commercial leadership

People leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

QLM Search is supporting the Board of a vertically integrated International Food & Beverage Ingredients group with the appointment of a Divisional Managing Director (Commercial VP). A US-based Divisional MD will define and execute the division's strategy, accelerate growth, develop the leadership team and build the structure to realise its potential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership of complex, international manufacturing businesses with full P&L accountability, credibility