Our client is a regional beverage company that is owned by various institutions including a multinational drinks company.
It has a wide portfolio of market-leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands.
The company offers products that effectively meet local customer needs and drive value for the benefit of its stakeholders.
It is defined by the passion of its team members and the belief in the company’s vast potential.
To ensure that our client continues to be recognized as one of the region’s leading beverage companies, it is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Managing Director (MD) with strong leadership, drive and energy to lead its transformation agenda.
The company is looking for a visionary and strategic individual who can provide direction to position the company at the forefront of the industry and to be a beacon of Kenyan success.
He/she will oversee company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, cost-effective management of resources and grow the revenues and profitability of the company.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director (MD) will be responsible for the following:
Overall responsibility for the formulation and execution of the company strategy;
Managing the day to day operations of the company;
Development and implementation of the company’s business plans and budgets;
Effective control and optimization of the company’s resources;
Establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures;
To grow revenues, increase profitability and ensure long-term value creation;
Putting in place staff programs that will motivate human resources within the company to effectively contribute to the transformation initiatives;
Ensuring the company complies with the legal, regulatory and statutory requirements in all the territories of operation; and
Management of partner and stakeholder relationships.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in any business related field;
An MBA will be added advantage;
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a senior executive leadership position;
Previous experience in the FMCG industry, preferably in multinational organisations;
Proven ability to provide transformative leadership in a complex and competitive environment;
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and successfully implement business plans;
Ability to lead and work collaboratively in a cross functional environment; and
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
If you believe your career objectives match the above role, please forward your application and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, contact details as well as names and contacts (telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience, on or before 4 December 2015 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P O Box 40092 00100
Nairobi
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke