CEO – Unmanned Systems Business Unit Leading Global Defence Supplier | Global | Confidential Mandate
One of the fastest-growing and a globally leading defence supplier in Europe is seeking a
CEO – UAV
to lead and scale a strategically critical business unit.
This is not a maintenance mandate. This is a huge scale-up leadership opportunity in a structurally undersupplied defence UAV market.
The business unit is already performing strongly in its core markets and holds advanced capabilities in high-demand UAV components and systems. Backed by a financially robust and ambitious Group, the platform is positioned for accelerated organic growth and targeted M&A.
Your Mandate As CEO of the UAV division, you will: Hold full end-to-end P&L responsibility Define and execute the growth strategy (fast scale up) Lead and build up all core functions (Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, R&D) Expand international defence customer relationships Drive commercial expansion organically and via acquisitions
You will report directly to Group leadership and play a key role in shaping the future of this high-growth platform.
Your Profile Proven CEO or Business Unit leadership experience with full P&L accountability Strong track record in
defence UAV
(non negotiable) Established relationships within the UAV supply chain (customers and suppliers) Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary industrial organisations Commercially sharp, strategic, and execution-driven
Why Consider This Role? True executive autonomy Direct strategic impact within a global defence leader High-growth environment with strong capital backing Opportunity to build a critical asset in a geopolitically relevant sector
If this mandate aligns with your experience, I would welcome a confidential conversation.
Direct message me or contact me discreetly to learn more.