Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – FMCG – Central Africa

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead a leading agricultural inputs and agribusiness platform operating across Central Africa. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is accountable for strategic direction, operational performance, and full profit‑and‑loss responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long‑term growth strategy, transforming the business from a fertilizer‑centric model into a diversified agricultural solutions platform.
• Maintain full accountability for company‑wide P&L, delivering revenue, profitability, gross‑margin, and cash‑flow targets.
• Lead commercial strategy, expand distribution networks, forge partnerships with distributors and aggregators, and increase market share in rural and peri‑urban regions.
• Oversee manufacturing facilities, drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Implement scalable operating models, cost‑optimization initiatives, and robust capital allocation decisions.

Required profile

• Proven transformational leader with experience scaling multi‑site agribusiness operations.
• Strong track record of delivering financial results and managing full P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial growth, product diversification, and regional expansion.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with boards, investors, and regional partners.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact agribusiness transformation across Central Africa.
• Strategic autonomy with direct reporting to the Board.