Chief Technology Officer

Our client – operating in the FMCG sector is looking for a Chief Technology Officer.

The role will be physically located in Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia.

Job Summary:

Responsible for architecting and delivering the Group’s end-to-end digital evolution across global trading, refinery, manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution operations.

This role is created to reposition the Group from a traditional integrated commodity and FMCG player into a technology-empowered, data-intelligent and globally synchronized enterprise.

Primary responsibilities include:

Enterprise Digital Transformation Leadership

Design and execute a bold 5-year Digital & Technology Transformation Blueprint.
Lead the enterprise-wide modernization of legacy systems into integrated, scalable digital platforms while progressively embedding AI capabilities into core daily operations.
Re-architect technology to support global expansion and potential new market expansion using new cloud-based technology with a global control tower dashboard for senior leadership based in HQ.
Drive digitization across trading, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
Transform IT from a support function into a strategic growth engine.

Global ERP & Systems Harmonization

Lead proven, large-scale ERP deployments across multi-country operations.
Standardize global business processes across:
Trading & commodity risk management
Manufacturing & production planning
Inventory & warehouse management
Supply chain & distribution
Finance & consolidation
Distribution system and sales force automation for FMCG
Build a single source of truth data platform across the Group.
Implement global data governance and reporting architecture.
Lead development of business dashboards for monitoring and tracking financial and operational KPIs.
Reduce system fragmentation and manual reconciliation risks, replacing them with AI workflow orchestration solutions.

Technology-Enabled Trading & Risk Excellence

Digitally enhance commodity trading platforms with:
Real-time analytics
Risk management dashboards
Exposure visibility
Margin intelligence tools
Strengthen controls and governance to mitigate trading and compliance risks.
Integrate finance, trading and supply chain data for unified visibility.

AI, Data & Advanced Analytics Strategy

Establish a Group-wide enterprise data architecture.
Build advanced analytics capabilities across:
Demand forecasting
Procurement optimization
Production efficiency
Commodity pricing insights
Drive AI adoption responsibly and strategically.
Elevate executive decision-making through real-time dashboards.
Champion adoption of an AI-first mindset across all business units.

Strategic Budgeting

Own and optimize global technology CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
Develop disciplined ROI-driven investment frameworks.
Prioritize digital investments aligned with business growth.
Lead vendor strategy, contract negotiation and platform rationalization.
Ensure every technology initiative delivers measurable value.

Cybersecurity & Enterprise Risk Governance

Build a resilient cybersecurity framework across global operations.
Strengthen disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Protect trading, financial and operational data integrity.
Implement global compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Conduct regular risk maturity assessments and audits.
Prepare and operationalize IT Delegation of Authority for enhanced governance.

Executive & Board-Level Leadership

Serve as a strategic advisor to the Board on digital opportunities.
Translate technology transformation into shareholder value.
Partner with regional CEOs and senior leadership team.
Influence digital culture across all geographies.

Global Team Building & Organizational Design

Build a high-caliber, future-ready technology organization.
Develop strong regional technology leadership bench strength.
Introduce performance metrics aligned to business outcomes.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and execution excellence.
Attract global talent capable of operating in multi-country environments.

Role Requirements:

15–20+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including at least 8–10 years in executive roles such as IT Director, CIO or CTO.
Proven experience leading multi-country ERP implementations across trading, manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution environments.
Demonstrated success in enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Experience in AI and data strategy deployment.
Executive gravitas and Board-level influence.
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing global teams.
Experience operating in emerging markets and complex, multi-entity organizations is highly desirable.
Relevant professional certifications in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), enterprise architecture, cybersecurity governance, project management, and cloud technologies are strongly preferred.
Executive education in digital strategy, Industry 4.0, or corporate governance would further strengthen the profile.

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