Their job scope typically blends strategic leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder management
1. Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the company's vision, mission, and strategic plans.
- Set long-term business goals and align them with market trends and opportunities.
- Identify growth opportunities (new markets, products, or partnerships).
- Oversee mergers, acquisitions, or major investments.
2. Operational Management
- Oversee all business functions (sales, marketing, finance, HR, production, etc.).
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and adherence to company policies.
- Implement performance monitoring systems and KPIs.
- Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resources.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and quality standards.
3. Leadership & People Management
- Lead the executive team and senior managers.
- Foster a high-performance, values-driven corporate culture.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent.
- Oversee succession planning for key leadership roles.
4. Financial Oversight
- Approve annual budgets and monitor financial performance.
- Ensure profitability and sustainable growth.
- Engage with investors, shareholders, and financial institutions.
- Manage risk and safeguard company assets.
5. Stakeholder & Public Relations
- Act as the primary spokesperson for the company.
- Build strong relationships with clients, investors, regulators, and business partners.
- Represent the company in industry associations, government bodies, and media.
6. Innovation & Change Management
- Drive innovation in products, services, and business processes.
- Lead digital transformation or modernization efforts.
- Manage organizational change during restructuring or market shifts.