Chief Executive Officer

Position Overview

The CEO will lead the business global strategy, operations, P&L and innovation roadmap. This leader will drive growth in revenue & profitability The role requires deep industry expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to scale an innovation-driven, global B2B business.

1. Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute the business long-term strategy aligned with the company’s overall Vision

and Mission.

Identify and build opportunities in global markets.

Drive execution of portfolio diversification and market expansion through innovation.

2. Business & P&L Management

Own end-to-end P&L responsibility, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and profitability.

Oversee budgeting, financial planning, capital allocation, and cost optimization.

Establish robust governance, risk management, and performance metrics.

3. Commercial Excellence

Lead global sales, marketing, and business development teams with a strong focus on key

accounts and strategic partnerships.

Expand the customer base across global markets including the US, Europe, APAC, and

emerging markets.

4. Innovation & Product Development

Foster a culture of R&D excellence

Drive collaboration between R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams to accelerate new

product commercialization.

Evaluate new technologies, process improvements, and digital initiatives (AI-driven process

optimization, traceability, etc.).

5. Operational Leadership

Ensure world-class manufacturing capabilities, supply chain reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Lead continuous improvements in relevant technologies, sustainability, and process efficiency.

Oversee plant operations, safety practices, and global sourcing programs.

6. People & Culture

Build and develop a high-performing leadership team.

Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Implement capability development and succession-planning frameworks.

7. External Relations

Represent the Business with global customers, industry bodies, government agencies, and

strategic partners.

Strengthen the company's global brand position in the industry space.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration / Life Sciences / Engineering

Additional executive education or leadership certifications are an advantage.

Experience

18–25+ years of overall experience (In Manufacturing sector companies) with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles.

Proven track record preferably in the pharma/nutraceuticals/FMCG/specialty chemicals sector.

Significant experience in managing global business units, P&L, and cross-functional teams.

Exposure to R&D-driven product businesses, scaling new technologies, and building global

B2B customer relationships.

Age below 54 years

Fluency in Malayalam and/or Tamil communication, besides English.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking & vision

Strong commercial acumen

Operational excellence & process orientation

Innovation leadership

Financial discipline

Global market understanding

Executive communication & stakeholder management

High integrity and ethical leadership