Chief Executive Officer (Technology Distribution)

• Develop and execute the strategic plan to achieve business goals for the group of companies

• Identify market opportunities and drive growth and expansion strategies; provide visionary leadership to all subsidiaries and departments

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery

• Oversee and manage the budget with the Financial Director; monitor financial performance and key metrics and implement corrective actions

• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, suppliers, shareholders and stakeholders; act as primary contact for major clients and suppliers

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and meetings

• Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing executive team and implement talent development programmes for EXCO, managers and employees

• Conduct market and competitor analysis and identify new products, service offerings and market segments with BD&I

• Drive business development, maintain a robust opportunity pipeline and shape sales strategies with sales and marketing

• Degree in Technology or Engineering and a business-related degree

• More than 10 years in Executive Management / Director roles

• Proven executive leadership and innovation in an engineering or technology organisation, preferably geospatial, engineering, mining, construction or agricultural

• Experience with a global technology supplier distributing products and solutions into Africa (ideal)

• Extensive business network in the mining industry (big advantage)

• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution, business development and operational management

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, product lifecycle and technology/market trends in the target industries