Global Division President

• Global Division President, part of a Forbes Global 2000 Company
• Leading a Global Division growing through organic growth and M&A

About Our Client

Our client for the Division President opportunity is an industrial manufacturing global conglomerate and Forbes Global 2000 ranked organization. This company is a global market leader and continuing to grow through organic growth, M&A, and product and market diversification. This division consistent of 4 global business units in North America, Europe, and Asia operating in 8 countries.

The Division President will report to the Segment President and CEO of this $1.5B segment. The Division President will also be one of the key leaders of the executive management team of the overall parent company. This division provides custom engineered and standard products to markets including, but not limited to energy, infrastructure, industrial, aerospace, heavy duty and off-highway, mining, fluid power, medical and mining. This Global President will look to grow the division mainly through acquisitions (M&A) identifying and integrating companies to complement the existing business units, while also expanding into new end markets and applications. The group is seeking profitable growth through organic growth and M&A with the intent to double the division revenue by 2030. This role is based in Houston, Texas and will be on site. Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.

Job Description

• Full P&L responsibility of the global division
• Develop a strong understanding of the markets, customers, and products to drive strategic commercial decisions fueling growth
• Provide overall strategic management, direction, and leadership of the division across all core functions
• Create and sustain an environment and culture that drives accelerated growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Ensure strategic direction aligns with the overall segment being accountable for the overall performance of the division
• Identify and pursue M&A (merger and acquisition) targets and opportunities working closely with the corporate M&A team.
• Integration of acquired companies into a structure that leverages the current expertise and synergies
• Develop and executive a cohesive growth strategy for inorganic and organic growth focusing on high growth and profitable market segments
• Establish and implement an organizational structure in alignment with the strategic vision that supports the current organization and future state regarding customers, operations, commercial, etc.
• Work with global business unit leadership teams and operations to drive operational improvements for best in class production and quality
• Work closely with business unit leadership teams and functional heads contributing to contract negotiations, costing, pricing, and other related commercial activities
• Develop annual operating budget, forecasts, and leading quarterly and annual reviews
• Implement talent development, evaluation, and success planning activities with the HR Leadership team supporting current and future talent needs
• Develop, maintain, and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and other strategic partners
• Drive leadership team in a positive and collaborative approach focusing on a team based culture
• Think like an owner driving and maintaining a goal oriented, entrepreneurial environment with legacy business and new business

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related
• MBA or Masters degree preferred
• 20 years of experience in industrial b2b manufacturing
• 5 years of experience in Sr. Leadership role responsible for a P&L - President, CEO, Managing Director, Vice President, General Manager, etc.
• Strong financial acumen in required
• Prior experience with M&A identify targets and post integrations highly preferred
• Proven background and experience driving business development securing high value contracts, with a sales and commercial background
• Strong commercial acumen and creative thinker identify new markets and applications
• Ability to be strategic while also being hands on and tactical when required
• Ability to work with all levels of management and team members internal and external
• Must have experience working for a global company working with different cultures
• Business minded and strong teamwork
• Strong communication skills, time management skills, and a customer focused mindset.
• Fluent in English is required
• Strong work ethic and high attention to detail
• Ability to travel 50% domestically and globally

What's on Offer

Competitive base salary - $350,000 - $400,000 depending on experience, annual bonus 50%, long term incentive, car allowance, full benefits, 401K and match, vacation, holidays, and relocation assistance if needed. Opportunity to lead a global division looking to double in size, be a part of the overall top leadership team of $25-30B organization, be in a highly visible global role with future growth opportunities with other divisions, segments, and the overall parent company.

Contact

John Wu

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