Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – North America

About the role

This confidential search seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the North American operations of a leading European industrial group. The company transforms agricultural raw materials into ingredients and consumer products, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue across the continent.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for North America, reporting directly to the group’s executive leadership.
• Drive growth by accelerating site performance, expanding strategic accounts, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Oversee full P&L responsibility, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Lead a transformation program to modernize the industrial base, improve operational excellence, and secure complex supply chains.
• Foster a culture of innovation and high productivity throughout the organization.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in heavy, capital‑intensive industries, preferably automotive Tier‑1 or similar.
• Track record of managing large‑scale industrial operations with just‑in‑time production and lean manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑year client relationships and complex contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in driving revenue growth.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Just‑in‑time production
• Quality management
• Supply chain management
• Industrial operations management

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a top‑tier industrial platform in the most competitive market.
• Strategic influence across a multinational group.
• Competitive executive compensation package.