Chief executive officer

IQM Selezione, an executive search firm with over 20 years of experience supporting Companies and Professionals in their growth through an ethical, consultative approach and a deep commitment to people, on behalf of a well‐established industrial player specialised in high-performance technical components and advanced manufacturing solutions, is seeking a CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO).

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will take end‐to‐end ownership of the company's performance, driving operational, commercial, and organisational excellence across all business functions.

• Drive the achievement of economic and operational targets, providing clear direction across production, commercial, and support functions.
• Champion EBITDA margin improvement through operational excellence, pricing discipline, and rigorous cost control.
• Restructure and strengthen the commercial and operations areas, establishing clear processes and defined roles.
• Oversee capacity utilisation and resource allocation to improve overall productivity and service levels.
• Define and monitor industrial KPIs; introduce advanced reporting and management control tools.
• Lead organisational reviews, drive continuous improvement, and foster internal talent development.
• Act as the legal representative, ensuring full compliance with regulations and corporate governance standards.

• 10‐20 years of progressive leadership experience in highly technical B2B industrial environments.
• Experience in environments combining commercial responsibility with operational processes (production/logistics) is essential.
• Proven track record as CEO, General Manager, or COO, with full P&L accountability.
• Degree in Engineering or Business/Economics; MBA is a plus.
• Native or fluent Italian and fluent English (both written and spoken).
• Strong command of complex manufacturing dynamics, commercial levers, and financial planning.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Pragmatic vision, strong execution mindset, and a high sense of ownership.
• Based in or available to relocate to North‐West Italy.

• Direct, permanent employment contract (full‐time).
• Competitive total compensation package (fixed + performance‐based variable) tailored to experience.
• Role‐specific benefits: company car, mobile phone, laptop.
• Welfare benefits in line with the National Collective Labour Agreement and company policies.

North‐West Italy

Immediate / ASAP

All stages of the selection process will be communicated by email. Please provide a valid address and monitor your inbox regularly.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to mariaelisascarcia@iqmselezione.it, quoting reference "260245 Ceo", after reading the privacy policy at

This selection process respects the principle of equal opportunities (Italian Law 903/77).

IQM selezione s.R.L.
Viale Ergisto Bezzi, 2
20146 Milano
Tel. +39 02 48752176
Fax +39 02 48751419
info@iqmselezione.it