CEO - B2B Food Ingredient Business

About Company

Our Client is a well recognized food ingredients company headquartered in Madurai, with operations spanning across India and adjacent countries. Their portfolio includes natural extracts, functional ingredients, and sustainable agri-based solutions that power some of the world’s leading food and beverage brands. With a strong commitment to innovation, ethical sourcing, and global scalability, we are entering a transformative phase of accelerated growth and market expansion.

Role and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:

  Define and execute a long-term growth strategy across global markets, aligning innovation, sustainability, and profitability with business objectives.

• Global Business Expansion:

  Lead international growth across EU, USA, China, and the Middle East, identifying new market opportunities, optimizing go-to-market strategies, and increasing wallet share across key accounts.

• Commercial Acceleration:

  Drive top-line growth through product innovation, strategic partnerships, and customer-centric solutions. Expand sales channels and improve margin performance through market intelligence and portfolio optimization.

• Operational Excellence:

  Oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance functions to ensure scalability, compliance, and cost efficiency across geographies

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Build trust and alignment with the Board, investors, regulatory bodies, and strategic customers through transparent communication and results-driven leadership.

• Talent & Culture Development:

  Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture with a strong emphasis on leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Skills and Qualifications

• 20+ years of senior leadership experience in food ingredients, agri-tech, FMCG, or B2B supply chain sectors, with exposure to complex, multi-market operations
• Proven track record of scaling global businesses, especially across Europe and North America.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in sales growth, market optimization, and strategic account management
• Deep understanding of sustainable sourcing, food safety standards, and innovation in natural ingredients
• Exceptional strategic thinking, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional leadership capabilities

What's On Offer

• A high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the future of a well respected brand
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives
• A values-driven culture committed to sustainability, innovation, and ethical growth
• Direct influence on transforming food systems and driving ingredient innovation at scale