Chief Executive Officer

The client seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead enterprise strategy and day-to-day management, with responsibility for sustained profitable growth, strong operational execution, and robust regulatory compliance. The CEO will translate strategic priorities into operating plans, budgets, and KPI-driven performance routines; build leadership accountability across functions; and represent the organization with key external stakeholders. The role also involves actively monitoring and addressing regulatory and legislative developments that may materially impact the business. Key responsibilities include implementing the strategic plan through annual operating plans, budgets, and performance reviews; developing and presenting multi-year business plans that may include portfolio and innovation initiatives; and tracking progress against measurable outcomes. The CEO will lead and develop the senior leadership team across operations, finance/accounting, commercial functions, regulatory affairs, HR, and quality, and oversee end-to-end operations covering manufacturing performance, supply chain, logistics/distribution, facilities and maintenance, and quality assurance. This includes ensuring activities follow documented procedures and applicable standards and regulations, supporting audit readiness and internal controls, and driving profitable growth through pricing architecture, trade terms, and disciplined management of promotional/rebate mechanics typical for the category. The CEO will own distributor strategy and performance management, including distributor agreements, selection decisions, and contract governance in partnership with counsel, while maintaining strong external relationships with customers, distributors, community stakeholders, and relevant industry/regulatory parties. The role also includes monitoring market and industry trends to inform plan adjustments, representing the organization in matters involving material regulatory or legislative change, and managing external advisors and lobbying resources as appropriate. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree required, with an MBA or equivalent strongly preferred or alternatively 10 or more years of related business experience, along with seasoned senior leadership experience with broad cross-functional scope and demonstrated PandL ownership; strong financial acumen for budgeting, forecasting, and working capital discipline; and a proven understanding of operating within regulated environments with compliance systems and internal controls. Confidential