Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Agricultural Inputs – Central Africa

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute long‑term growth strategy, transforming the business from a fertilizer‑centric model into a diversified agricultural solutions platform.
• Lead expansion into new product categories such as crop protection, agricultural machinery, irrigation solutions and specialty chemicals.
• Maintain full accountability for company‑wide P&L, delivering revenue, profitability and gross‑margin targets while optimizing working capital.
• Build and drive commercial strategy, expanding distribution networks and forging strategic partnerships across Central Africa.
• Oversee manufacturing facilities, implement lean and continuous‑improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.

Required profile

• Proven transformational leader capable of scaling multi‑site agribusiness operations.
• Strong experience in commercial growth, manufacturing efficiency, product diversification and regional expansion.
• Ability to manage full P&L, drive cost optimisation and capital allocation decisions.

Required skills