Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Managing Director 

Function: Overall Business Leadership, Growth Strategy, Team Building, Transformation, IPO Readiness

Position Overview:

The CEO will serve as the architect and driver of the company’s strategic transformation. This individual will lead the transition from a traditional, founder-driven organization to a professionally managed, scalable, and globally respected enterprise. The CEO will have complete P&L responsibility for both domestic and export businesses, with a key focus on building leadership capability, implementing governance mechanisms, expanding market presence in India, and preparing the business for a public listing by 2028.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Execution

Translate the Managing Director’s vision into actionable business strategies and long-term execution plans.

Develop and implement a 3–5-year roadmap to scale revenue from ₹450 Cr to ₹800 Cr with defined milestones.

Drive India market growth from the current ₹50 Cr to ₹120 Cr by setting up a scalable go-to-market model.

Organizational Development & Culture Transformation

Transition the company from a legacy, family-centric setup to a high-performance culture driven by merit, transparency, and accountability.

Implement a modern organizational structure with clear hierarchies, roles, KRAs, and performance metrics.

Operational Oversight

Oversee daily operations across the 3 Indian plants and an overseas plant, ensuring process efficiency, productivity, and quality.

Ensure timely capacity enhancement in the overseas plant to scale from 10% to 40% of global output.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Establish and implement internal controls, compliance protocols, and governance frameworks aligned with IPO-readiness.

Investigate and eliminate unethical practices, especially in procurement and operations, by introducing whistleblower and audit mechanisms.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

Represent the Organisation to customers, industry associations, bankers, consultants, and potential investors.

Build strategic B2B alliances and oversee critical account management previously handled by the MD.

Ideal Candidate Profile

20+ years in industrial manufacturing, with 5+ years as a CEO/Business Head.

Proven track record in business turnaround, cultural transformation, and IPO preparation.

Exposure to global markets, exports, and international supply chains.

Deep understanding of operations, finance, and sales in the context of legacy organizations.