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CEO
CEO – Manchester, UK / Hong Kong
Reporting to: Board of Directors
Key Responsibilities
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Align global strategy with local market dynamics and regulatory frameworks to formulate medium- and long-term regional development strategies and annual business plans. Own full P&L accountability for overseas operations and drive sustainable growth across the multi-brand portfolio.
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Establish, restructure, and scale a fully functioning local management team, covering HR, legal, procurement, branding, public relations, and field marketing. Build standardised corporate governance systems, performance appraisal mechanisms, and incentive frameworks to develop a high-performance, localised team.
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Oversee end-to-end business compliance and risk management, liaising with UK and international regulatory authorities to mitigate legal, tax, and policy risks, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
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Take ownership of brand development, public relations, and integrated marketing. Lead compliant brand marketing and commercial activities, maintain a premium brand reputation, and manage PR crises.
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Drive cross-border collaboration with the Group’s supply chain centre and global branches. Optimise local procurement, warehousing, logistics, and operations, implement cost-control measures, and ensure stable global supply chain delivery.
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Serve as the Group’s senior executive representative, maintaining strategic relationships with government institutions, industry associations, channel partners, and key stakeholders. Lead major commercial negotiations and cross-regional synergies.
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Lead pre-IPO standardisation and listing preparation, overseeing corporate governance optimisation, financial standardisation, and operational compliance upgrades to support IPO milestones.
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Drive corporate M&A and post-acquisition management, including:
- Target screening and due diligence
- Post-acquisition resource consolidation
- Business synergy execution
- Organisational integration
Requirements & Core Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of UK/Hong Kong markets, workplace conventions, and employment laws. Native English proficiency with Mandarin fluency as a strong advantage.
- 10+ years of C-level/senior VP experience in FMCG or consumer electronics, with expertise in subsidiary operations, governance, and channel ecosystems.
- Strong commercial law and regulatory policy expertise, including experience managing large-scale local consumer brand operations.
- Strategic vision, holistic business thinking, and governance of high-level stakeholder relationships.
- Exceptional team building, process optimisation, and commercial acumen with market-focused product awareness.
- Experience in senior team structuring, talent development, and performance incentives, with expansive networks across governments, industry bodies, and media.
- Superior strategic planning, risk management, and negotiation skills, with a result-driven approach.
- Proven IPO sprint and listing preparation experience, including:
- Corporate standardisation
- Financial adjustments
- Compliance systems
- Milestone execution
- Mature M&A and post-merger integration capability, with a track record of:
- Cross-border acquisitions
- Organisational alignment
- Business synergy delivery
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Compensation & Benefits
Our market-leading remuneration includes:
- Competitive base salary, annual bonuses, and long-term stock options
- Full statutory welfare and comprehensive insurance benefits
- Full operational autonomy and exceptional long-term career growth opportunities
Our Group offers rapid global expansion and capital appreciation potential for senior leaders.
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