Chief executive officer (bari)

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 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.
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