Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Transformation

Key Responsibilities

The COO will lead the operational backbone of the organisation while delivering the Group’s transformation to a brand-led operating structure.

• Leading the implementation of the Group’s target operating model, translating strategy into a clear operational roadmap.
• Overseeing core operational functions including global supply chain, merchandising, quality assurance, logistics and customer service.
• Driving operational performance and efficiency across procurement, manufacturing, logistics and inventory management.
• Establishing clear accountability for brand-level operational performance while maintaining effective shared services.
• Implementing programme governance, milestones and reporting across the transformation programme.
• Partnering closely with the CFO and Board on strategic initiatives including organisational change and potential M&A activity.
• Providing visible leadership across the organisation during a period of significant change.

Qualification & Requirements

The successful candidate will be an experienced operational leader with a track record of delivering complex transformation programmes in multi-brand or multi-division organisations.

Key experience and capabilities include:

• Previous COO, Transformation Director or senior operational leadership experience.
• Proven success delivering target operating model redesign and organisational transformation.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains, manufacturing and consumer product operations.
• Experience working closely with boards, executive teams and external advisors.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through significant organizational change.
• Commercially astute with strong program execution capability.

Experience in private equity-backed or high-change environments would be advantageous.

Benefits

No information available.