Division President

Pacific International is partnering with a global leader in industrial equipment a solutions. The organisation is seeking a commercially astute and strategically-minded Divisional President to lead a highly successful international business unit through its next phase of growth and transformation.

The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance and financial results of the division. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a proven executive capable of driving sustainable growth, strengthening customer relationships, optimising commercial performance and leading a global team within a complex international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division's growth strategy, developing and executing plans to drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability and market leadership.
• Own full P&L responsibility, ensuring strong financial performance, operational excellence and business accountability.
• Build and develop high-performing teams, creating a culture of engagement, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive customer-centricity, ensuring a deep understanding of customer requirements and market demand.
• Strengthen commercial performance by refining go-to-market strategies, distribution channels and sales effectiveness.
• Lead product and innovation strategy, working closely with product development and engineering teams to deliver future-focused solutions.
• Optimise operational performance across manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain and asset utilisation.
• Identify and execute strategic growth opportunities, including investments, acquisitions and business expansion initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, distribution partners and key stakeholders across the global organisation.
• Champion transformation and change, ensuring the business remains competitive and well-positioned for long-term success.

Requirements

• Significant senior leadership experience within industrial manufacturing, engineered products, capital equipment or a related B2B environment.
• Proven experience leading a business unit or division with full P&L responsibility and accountability for growth and profitability.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience developing and executing successful go-to-market and distribution strategies.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering sustainable revenue growth, operational improvement and business transformation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across commercial, operational, manufacturing, product management and supply chain functions.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to translate market insight into strategic action.
• Experience operating within a global, matrix organisation and collaborating effectively with international stakeholders.
• Excellent financial acumen, strategic thinking and analytical capability.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or a related discipline required.
• MBA or other advanced business qualification preferred.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages would be advantageous.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

For further information on this position and for a confidential discussion regarding your career, please contact: Ebba Gotthard, Client Delivery Manager [email protected]