Job Details

• 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.