Chief Executive Officer - Nairobi at Summit Recruitment and Search

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  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
The successful candidate will oversee the strategy execution, financial performance, operations, and stakeholder engagement while driving sustainable growth, innovation, and a high-performance culture in alignment with Board objectives.Key Responsibilities
  • Define and execute long-term strategy to drive growth and market leadership.
  • Build and lead a high-performance, ethical, and collaborative culture.
  • Act as the primary liaison with the Board, providing updates on performance and strategy.
  • Drive financial performance, budgeting, and compliance with regulations.
  • Ensure efficient and effective business operations across all functions.
  • Identify and mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and regulators.
  • Lead expansion initiatives, partnerships, and adoption of new technologies.
Key Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., GIS/Geomatics, Business, Finance, IT, Engineering, or related).
  • Relevant professional certifications and commitment to continuous executive development.
  • 7–10 years’ experience in a C-suite role with at least 5+ years in senior leadership.
  • Proven track record in driving business growth, strategy execution, and organizational performance.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience overseeing operations and budgets.
  • Demonstrated leadership, people management, and ability to build high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills, including Board engagement.
  • Experience with enterprise software platforms (including ArcGIS preferred) and operating in international/multi-country environments, with strong problem-solving and innovation capability.
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