Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Our client is an internationally active corporate group specializing in high-quality office and object furnishings as well as design-focused spatial solutions. With approximately 600 employees, a strong brand presence, and a stable ownership structure, the company has been recognized for quality, design, ergonomics, and innovation for many years. Rooted in family values, the group combines its heritage with a forward-looking approach, integrating high manufacturing expertise with pronounced design and development knowledge as well as long-standing customer relationships both domestically and internationally. The focus lies on holistic solutions for modern work and living environments that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and health-conscious. The corporate culture is cooperative, value-oriented, and characterized by a strong sense of solidarity, providing a foundation for advancing its international development.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for the group’s overall results, focusing on growth, margins, cash flow, and return on capital, steering progress through clear objectives and consistent follow-up.
• Shape sales and marketing strategies by prioritizing target segments, ensuring pricing and margin quality, and representing the company visibly in the market and directly with clients.
• Determine strategic direction in close collaboration with the shareholders’ committee, derive goals and key figures, prioritize major initiatives, and implement them through trustworthy, close coordination.
• Concentrate investments and budgets on key growth and efficiency drivers, managing the portfolio with consideration of profitability and risk aspects.
• Pragmatically advance structures, processes, and digitalization efforts while leading improvement programs to deliver clearly measurable benefits.
• Lead with a modern, values-driven management style, develop the leadership team further, reinforce performance culture, and enhance decision-making speed.

Candidate Profile

• Substantial multi-year leadership experience within a corporate group environment, preferably family-owned, with proven ability to significantly improve growth and profitability.
• Strong understanding of markets and customers with a track record of strengthening price positioning and brand value; works closely with sales leadership and regularly engages with markets and clients.
• Skilled in setting clear priorities, communicating goals understandably, and rigorously tracking execution; confident in handling metrics related to profitability, liquidity, and capital binding.
• Experienced in collaborating with shareholders and advisory boards in a trustworthy, transparent manner while making clear and well-justified decisions.
• International market experience in the DACH region and beyond; fluency in German and business-level English are mandatory.
• Effective team developer who clarifies responsibilities, provides feedback, and embodies a credible, progressive leadership approach both internally and externally.

Benefits

• Strong brands with international recognition: established presence in the DACH region providing a solid foundation for further growth.
• Long-term ownership perspective: family company with stable ownership structure and reliable, long-term orientation without short-term restructuring.
• Growth and innovation on a stable base: opportunities for expansion and new developments in Europe and the USA, pursuing growth on a solid foundation.
• Significant autonomy with direct communication: high responsibility, direct exchange with shareholders, and collaboration with an experienced leadership team.
• Competitive compensation package including attractive salary, variable components, and company car.