Chief executive officer

Reference: 11170 CM Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description Provide strategic leadership and overall operational oversight of the business. Develop and implement growth strategies to drive profitability, sustainability, and market expansion. Lead international marketing and sales initiatives, focusing on export growth and customer retention. Negotiate major export programmes, customer contracts, and commercial agreements. Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, producers, customers, shareholders, and industry stakeholders. Oversee all operational areas, including production, packing, logistics, exports, technical functions, and marketing. Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and mitigate risks. Manage seasonal planning, forecasting, and execution of export programmes. Take overall responsibility for financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and profitability. Ensure compliance ...