Entrepreneurial leader to foster results in plasticsA leading niche market player seeks a hands-on CEO to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. With full P&L responsibility, you’ll lead a strong team, shape strategy, and make a real impact—backed by a professional investment group.Your responsibilities and tasksLead the overall financial performance of the group, defining and executing strategic plans while ensuring operational efficiency and long-term growth.Drive the ongoing transformation towards a high-performance culture, fostering agility to adapt to evolving market conditions and regulatory changes.Ensure strong leadership continuity by managing and developing key executives. Facilitate onboarding and leadership team alignment.Develop and implement strategic initiatives for market expansion, product innovation, and distribution network optimization while driving operational excellence and capacity utilization.Maintain open and constructive communication with the private equity fund, actively identifying and discussing opportunities for growth or significant organizational changes.Your experience and profile:You have a proven track record as CEO in a stand-alone organization, with full strategic and operational responsibility.You possess the ability to balance commercial and operational insights equally with hands-on experience in a strategic position.You have experience in leading and coaching leadership teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving organizational growth.You have obtained a Master’s degree, preferably in Business or Engineering, with a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.You fluently speak Dutch and English.What our client has to offer:The opportunity to drive an international organization forward with autonomy while benefiting from clear support from an established investment group.Experience a unique combination of high-level strategic leadership and direct influence on business transformation, overseeing experienced managers in sales, finance, and operations.A high level of responsibility in a niche market leader with growth potential, managing worldwide sales and production across multiple locations.The private equity fund provides a long-term vision, fostering entrepreneurship while ensuring financial and strategic stability.Interested?Please send your CV and cover letter through www.mercuriurval.com (ref.no. DE-23955). Alternatively, for additional information, please contact Wouter Snauwaert at wouter.snauwaert@mercuriurval.com.This recruitment is exclusively performed by Mercuri Urval. #J-18808-Ljbffr