Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
Chief Executive Officer
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UK/EU CEO – Global Consumer Electronics
A leading international consumer electronics group is seeking a UK/EU CEO to lead its regional business with full responsibility for strategy, P&L and long-term growth.
Role overview
You will define and execute the UK/EU growth strategy in line with global expansion plans, regional market dynamics and regulatory requirements. This includes owning multi-brand performance, building fully localised teams, and establishing the governance, processes and culture needed for sustainable expansion.
Key areas of accountability include:
- Setting medium- and long-term regional strategy and annual operating plans, with full UK/EU P&L responsibility.
- Building and scaling cross-functional teams (HR, legal, procurement, brand, PR, offline marketing) and implementing robust governance, performance and incentive frameworks.
- Leading business compliance and risk management, and engaging with UK/EU and international regulators to manage legal, tax and policy risk.
- Driving brand building, public relations and integrated marketing communications, safeguarding a premium brand position and overseeing sentiment monitoring and crisis response.
- Working with global supply chain and international branches to optimise procurement, warehousing, logistics and operations within a disciplined cost-control framework.
- Acting as the senior face of the organisation in the region, maintaining high-level relationships with government, industry bodies, channel partners and key stakeholders, and leading major negotiations.
- Steering IPO preparation and execution for the UK/EU business, including governance optimisation, financial system standardisation and compliance upgrades.
- Overseeing M&A and post-merger integration, from target selection and due diligence through to post-deal synergy and organisational alignment.
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Profile
- Deep understanding of UK and European business environments, labour regulations and operating norms; native-level English, with Mandarin preferred but not essential.
- 10+ years in C-suite or senior VP roles within FMCG or consumer electronics, with proven experience running full-scope subsidiary operations and channel ecosystems.
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU and international commercial law and industry policy, and a track record leading large, localised operations for major consumer brands.
- Exceptional strategic vision, broad business acumen and strength in systematic operational management and senior stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated success in team building, organisational optimisation and business innovation, with sharp market insight and product-led thinking.
- Experience assembling senior teams, developing talent and designing performance incentive systems, supported by a strong network across government, industry associations, channels and media.
- Proven capability in strategic planning, high-stakes decision-making, risk control and negotiation, with the resilience to lead fast-growing, rapidly evolving international businesses.
- Hands-on experience of IPO preparation and execution and professional experience in cross-border M&A and integration.
- Strong alignment with the group’s values, with a long-term, entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to building the UK/EU business over time.
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This opportunity will suit a senior leader who is ready to take full ownership of a high-growth UK/EU consumer electronics business and shape its next phase of expansion. If you have the background described and are interested in exploring this role further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
For more information or an initial discussion, reach out to Hakan at h.enver@gravitasgroup.com.
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