Chief Executive Officer – North America

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Your background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description. Candidates must be based in the Atlanta area or willing to relocate. This is an on-site role; remote work is not available.

Role Summary

The Chief Executive Officer, North America, will lead the regional operations, ensuring the sustainable growth and profitability of the business across all three countries. Reporting directly to the Group’s executive leadership, this role has full P&L accountability and oversees strategic, commercial, and operational performance across the region.

The CEO will manage and develop the leadership team — including the three Country Managers (USA, Canada, Mexico), the CFO, and the HR & Organization Sales Manager — to drive alignment with Group strategy and ensure excellence in execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all regional operations, with full responsibility for the income statement and compliance with legal and corporate regulations.
• Define and execute strategic plans for short, medium, and long-term objectives.
• Assess and develop the regional sales and service teams to ensure optimal market coverage for all Group brands and product lines.
• Select, manage, and strengthen partnerships with distributors and dealers across the region.
• Cultivate relationships with key accounts and major end customers (large and mid-size manufacturers).
• Translate customer and market needs into product development requirements, collaborating with the Group’s R&D and product management teams.
• Ensure high standards of customer satisfaction through efficient After Sales Services and support.
• Monitor market trends, competition, and emerging technologies to guide strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence.
• Promote a customer-centric, safety-conscious, and quality-driven culture across all operations.

Candidate Profile

Background & Experience

• Proven senior leadership experience within industrial manufacturing an absolute must.
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility. Technical background needed.
• Experience leading large After Sales Service organizations a must.
• Experience working with international teams and organizations a must.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Customer-oriented with a strong business development mindset.