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. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced executive who combines strategic clarity with hands-on execution someone ready to build structure, unlock efficiency, and lead a focused B2B industrial organisation toward sustainable, profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* 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.
What We Offer
* 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.
Location: North-West Italy
Start date: Immediate / ASAP
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Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to mariaelisascarcia@iqmselezione.it, quoting reference "260245 Ceo", after reading the privacy policy at: https://www.iqmselezione.it/privacy.php
This selection process respects the principle of equal opportunities (Italian Law 903/77).
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