CEO

Ref: 626489

West Yorkshire

£120,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Commercially Astute

About the candidate

A seasoned leader with a notable career history spearheading large-scale operations and driving substantial growth and efficiency across various logistics and supply chain sectors globally. This exec-level candidate excels in fostering a people-first culture, leading by example to cultivate a positive work environment that enhances productivity and boosts employee morale. With a knack for turning around loss-making operations into profit centres, they are credited with revitalising a major UK logistics firm, translating to a significant increase in EBIT within a year.

What makes them great?

• Business Turnaround: Successfully led the turnaround of a struggling logistic sector team by innovating management approaches, which substantially raised the operating margin and employee engagement.

• Operational Improvements: Spearheaded various initiatives that identified and rectified efficiency issues, reducing operational costs and enhancing service quality across board.

• Financial Acumen: Proven track record in budget management and cost optimisation without sacrificing quality or workforce integrity.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Expertise in crafting and implementing robust operational strategies that align with corporate goals and drive substantial financial gains.

• Financial Oversight & Cost Management: Demonstrated ability in financial stewardship, having actively managed budgets and financial operations to ensure health and growth of the organisations.

• Operational & Team Leadership: Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and operations, ensuring adherence to compliance, efficiency, and excellence.

• Client Retention/Account Management: Ownership of top tier accounts, proven record maximising business relationships and securing multiple contract renewals