Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Agri‑inputs – Central Africa

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer will lead a leading agricultural inputs and agribusiness platform operating across Central Africa. Reporting to the Board, the CEO is responsible for transforming the business from a fertilizer‑centric manufacturer into an integrated agricultural solutions enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute long‑term growth and transformation strategies, expanding into fertilizers, crop protection, machinery, irrigation and specialty chemicals.
• Maintain full P&L accountability, delivering revenue, profitability and gross‑margin targets while optimizing working capital.
• Lead commercial strategy, grow distribution networks, forge partnerships with distributors and aggregators, and increase market share in rural and peri‑urban areas.
• Oversee manufacturing sites, drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Manage senior leadership team including CFO, COO, HR, Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality & Technical, Legal and Business Unit heads.

Required profile

• Proven transformational leader with experience scaling multi‑site agribusiness operations.
• Strong financial acumen with full P&L responsibility in a complex, regional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial growth, product diversification and regional expansion.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and governance skills.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Financial management
• Strategic planning