Director/CEO

Have you ever successfully launched and grown a new business unit in a completely new region? Based near Chicago, USA, this company manufactures high-value precision assemblies for defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical industries. Achieving over 10% annual growth for seven years, it provides innovative solutions to magnetic engineering challenges. Responsibilities include developing business strategy, building teams, advocating for resources, and ensuring financial health. Reporting to the CEO, this leader will collaborate on strategic planning and oversee sales, engineering, and potential manufacturing. Lead market analysis, site selection criteria, and other business development activities.
Monitor key performance indicators and make adjustments as needed.
Foster a supportive organizational culture aligned with global standards.
Ensure communication of company policies and legal guidelines from top to bottom.
Oversee company performance and adjust strategies to meet goals.
Delegate tasks and provide guidance to maximize team performance.
Regularly report business outcomes to management.
Demonstrated success in developing long-term strategic and annual business plans.
Experience in building organizations and retaining key personnel.
Strong leadership background, preferably with career growth in commercial or engineering roles.
Clear experience in customer engagement on an engineer-to-engineer business model, new product development, and managing commercial opportunities.
Experience in data-driven environments and familiarity with business systems.
Familiarity with European legal and regulatory requirements.
Fluency in English is required; conversational proficiency in multiple European languages is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree is required, with an engineering degree and/or an MBA is preferred.
Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in managing (executive, commercial or engineering) in one or more of our strategic markets (Medical, Military, Aerospace, and Semiconductor).
We are committed to submitting suitable candidates for this vacancy to our client ASAP, for more information contact
Georgie Rose on LinkedIn at PER Recruitment
or send your CV to Georgie@per-international.