CEO Eastern Europe

Dear Friends, Interim Managers, Subscribers, and LinkedIn Community,

?? An urgent Project for Experienced CEOs with regional responsibility for Eastern Europe in the retail sector has just arrived.

If you are available by the beginning of February 2025, don’t hesitate—this is an EXCELLENT opportunity! ??

To save your valuable time, here are the KEY POINTS of the new opportunity:

Area: General Management

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Duration: 6-9 months

Start: The beginning of February 2025

Type: Suitable for Interim Managers as well as immediately available Permanent Executives

205 | Interim CEO | Eastern Europe

Client Description:

Our client is a globally recognized premium brand and leader in the consumer and retail industries, well-positioned within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region.

To speed up the growth, we are seeking an experienced Interim Regional CEO to oversee and drive their ambitious growth plans in Central and Eastern Europe.

With a focus on maintaining long-term premium positioning, the company operates through a well-established international network and emphasizes strategic innovation, market expansion, and operational excellence.

Job Challenge:

• As an Interim CEO, take full P&L responsibility for regional operations across the CEE Region, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Lead and manage a large-scale organization consisting of regional HQ and local subsidiaries, supporting collaboration and operational excellence.
• Drive the premium long-term positioning of the brand(s) in existing and new markets by aligning local strategies with the global vision.
• Develop and execute expansion plans, identifying opportunities for organic growth as well as mergers and acquisitions (M&As).
• Design and implement innovative online and offline marketing campaigns aimed at boosting sales, improving conversion rates, and optimizing margins.
• Partner closely with Group HQ to ensure that regional strategies align seamlessly with global objectives and are executed effectively.
• Motivate, lead, and retain a high-performing management team to deliver on organizational goals and maintain a strong professional culture.

Manager Skills:

• A minimum of 20 years of professional experience in managing FMCG, Retail, B2C, or D2C businesses, with extensive exposure in the CEE region.
• Proven track record of success as a CEO or General Manager within industries such as Retail, FMCG, Food, or Non-Food.
• Expertise in leading regional or international organizations, with a deep understanding of market dynamics and cultural nuances

Requirement 01: Retail Experience in Eastern Europe

Requirement 02: At least 10 years of professional experience as a CEO or General Manager

The majority of our projects are confidential, and never published, therefore we strongly recommend to:

?? UPLOAD YOUR CV TO OUR GLOBAL TALENT POOL, so we can approach you directly in a confidential mode.

Feel free to use this link to upload your CV.

Thank you and stay tuned for the next upcoming projects in our pipeline.

Have a wonderful day. ??

Michaela