chief executive officer

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For over 20 years, our client has been at the forefront of delivering specialist products, engineering solutions, and expert services to the mining, oil & gas, and construction industries. Their offerings range from the supply of mineral processing equipment to onsite installations, maintenance, shutdowns, and offsite fabrication.

With a turnover of approximately $160m and 600+ employees, this privately owned company is a Western Australia success story with an excellent reputation for outstanding quality, performance and safety.

The Opportunity

In preparing for its next phase of evolution, our client is seeking to appoint an inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Working closely with the founding Managing Director, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the organisation's future, ensuring continued growth, operational excellence, and an ongoing commitment to clients and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the established vision and values.
2. Operational Excellence: Oversee high-quality service delivery across all operations, maintaining a reputation for safety, reliability, and innovation.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and internal teams.
4. People Development: Champion the team's growth and development, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and safety.
5. Business Growth: Drive sustainable growth through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and expansion into new markets.
6. Financial Stewardship: Ensure strong financial performance and effective management of company resources.

About You

We are seeking a results-driven and visionary leader who possesses:

1. Proven executive leadership experience, preferably within mining services, oil & gas, or heavy engineering sectors.
2. A track record of delivering strategic growth while maintaining operational excellence.
3. Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in high-risk industries.
4. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
5. A commitment to people development and fostering an innovative workplace culture.
6. Commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
7. Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, economics, or relevant field, and ideally have completed or are working towards a Master's degree to complement your expertise and strategic thinking capabilities.

Next Steps

Confidential telephone enquiries may be made to Tina Jackson or Craig Dawson on 08 9221 0744.

Confidential applications, including a cover letter, should be made in Word format to applications@lesterblades.com.au quoting Reference LB303192.

Our preference is to receive your application by 4pm WST, Friday, 28 February 2025.

Candidates' rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.

ABOUT LESTER BLADES

Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEO's and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Business Development, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning

• Construction, Agriculture, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Oil, Gas, and Mining