Michael Page
Take charge of a high-growth business with full P&L ownership.
Lead cross-functional teams and transformation initiatives.
About Our Client Our client is a global leader in natural ingredients, ingredient systems, and integrated solutions for the food, beverage, and nutrition industries.
Job Description Strategic & Business Leadership Define and implement the business unit strategy (BUDP), including M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships. Lead the development of the tropical fruits portfolio for both domestic and export markets. Drive digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across the value chain.
Commercial & Financial Management Own the business unit's P&L, ensuring revenue growth, margin optimisation, and cost control. Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the commercial team. Lead pricing strategy and margin structure in coordination with the pricing and finance teams.
Operations & Supply Chain Oversee sourcing, post-harvest handling, cold chain logistics, and export compliance. Ensure alignment with food safety, traceability, and sustainability standards (e.g., GAP, GMP, HACCP). Optimise internal processes and systems to improve efficiency and scalability.
People & Organisational Development Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team. Provide technical and disciplinary leadership, coaching, and succession planning. Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments and with global stakeholders.
Innovation & Product Development Maintain a robust innovation pipeline (ITM) for new product formats, packaging, and value-added tropical fruit products. Analyse customer feedback and market trends to inform product lifecycle management. Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and product teams to align innovation with market needs.
Customer & Market Engagement Develop strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and government agencies. Represent the business unit at trade shows, industry forums, and public engagements. Ensure up-to-date communication on internal and external platforms, including product portfolio updates.
The Successful Applicant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agribusiness, Food Technology, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum 10-15 years of experience in agribusiness, fresh produce, or FMCG, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Key expertise in tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, passion fruit, guava, banana, papaya, mangosteen etc.) Proven track record in managing P&L, leading transformation, and scaling operations. Strong understanding of Thai agricultural ecosystems, export markets, and regulatory frameworks. Fluency in Thai and English preferred.
What's on Offer Competitive salary and variable bonus based on individual and company performance. Professional growth in a global organisation.
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About Our Client Our client is a global leader in natural ingredients, ingredient systems, and integrated solutions for the food, beverage, and nutrition industries.
Job Description Strategic & Business Leadership Define and implement the business unit strategy (BUDP), including M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships. Lead the development of the tropical fruits portfolio for both domestic and export markets. Drive digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across the value chain.
Commercial & Financial Management Own the business unit's P&L, ensuring revenue growth, margin optimisation, and cost control. Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the commercial team. Lead pricing strategy and margin structure in coordination with the pricing and finance teams.
Operations & Supply Chain Oversee sourcing, post-harvest handling, cold chain logistics, and export compliance. Ensure alignment with food safety, traceability, and sustainability standards (e.g., GAP, GMP, HACCP). Optimise internal processes and systems to improve efficiency and scalability.
People & Organisational Development Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team. Provide technical and disciplinary leadership, coaching, and succession planning. Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments and with global stakeholders.
Innovation & Product Development Maintain a robust innovation pipeline (ITM) for new product formats, packaging, and value-added tropical fruit products. Analyse customer feedback and market trends to inform product lifecycle management. Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and product teams to align innovation with market needs.
Customer & Market Engagement Develop strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and government agencies. Represent the business unit at trade shows, industry forums, and public engagements. Ensure up-to-date communication on internal and external platforms, including product portfolio updates.
The Successful Applicant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agribusiness, Food Technology, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum 10-15 years of experience in agribusiness, fresh produce, or FMCG, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Key expertise in tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, passion fruit, guava, banana, papaya, mangosteen etc.) Proven track record in managing P&L, leading transformation, and scaling operations. Strong understanding of Thai agricultural ecosystems, export markets, and regulatory frameworks. Fluency in Thai and English preferred.
What's on Offer Competitive salary and variable bonus based on individual and company performance. Professional growth in a global organisation.
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