Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – FMCG – Central Africa

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead a leading agricultural inputs and agribusiness platform operating across Central Africa. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for overall strategic direction, operational performance and financial results, driving the transformation from a fertilizer‑centric manufacturer to an integrated agricultural solutions enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute long‑term growth strategy, expanding into fertilizers, crop protection, machinery, irrigation and specialty chemicals.
• Maintain full P&L accountability, delivering revenue, profitability and cash‑flow targets while optimizing working capital.
• Lead commercial strategy, grow distribution networks, forge partnerships and increase market share across rural and peri‑urban regions.
• Oversee manufacturing sites, implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and optimize production planning and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards and drive governance and stakeholder engagement.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in agribusiness, FMCG or related sectors, with a track record of transformational change.
• Strong financial acumen and full P&L responsibility experience.
• Demonstrated ability to scale multi‑site operations and lead regional expansion.
• Excellent stakeholder management and governance skills.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Production planning
• Inventory management