Chief Operating Officer

On behalf of a leading, diversified consumer group with a significant regional footprint, we are conducting an executive search for a Chief Operating Officer (COO).

This is a leadership role with broad operational, commercial, and transformation responsibility across a complex, multi-category portfolio. The COO will partner closely with the Group CEO and senior leadership to drive execution excellence, performance discipline, and sustainable growth.

The role is designed for a hands-on, high-impact operator who thrives in fast-paced environments and can translate strategy into results at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Own and drive end-to-end operational performance across multiple business units
• Translate group strategy into clear execution plans, KPIs, and delivery roadmaps
• Act as a key thought partner to the Group CEO on performance, risk, and priorities

P&L & Performance Management

• Full accountability for operational P&L delivery
• Drive revenue growth, margin optimization, cost discipline, and working capital efficiency
• Establish rigorous performance cadence, dashboards, and governance

Multi-Business & Multi-Market Oversight

• Lead operations across diverse categories, formats, and geographies
• Ensure consistency in operating models while allowing local market agility
• Support expansion, turnaround, and optimization initiatives where required

Transformation & Scale

• Lead large-scale operational transformation programs
• Improve processes, systems, and ways of working
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Technology

Leadership & Culture

• Lead and develop senior leadership teams
• Build a culture of accountability, speed, and ownership
• Serve as a visible, credible leader with strong stakeholder presence

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Proven senior leadership experience as COO, EVP, MD, or equivalent
• Track record of managing large, complex operations with full P&L ownership
• Experience across retail, consumer, FMCG, or multi-category businesses strongly preferred
• Exposure to multi-country or regional operations is essential

Capability

• Strong execution mindset with commercial acumen
• Data-driven decision-maker with a bias for action
• Able to operate at both strategic and deeply operational levels
• Comfortable leading transformation in dynamic environments

Leadership Style

• Hands-on, decisive, and resilient
• Credible with CEOs, Boards, and senior stakeholders
• Able to challenge constructively and drive outcomes

Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted!