Chief Executive Officer - Water Treatment Solutions

About the Company

Our client is a well-established engineering and project-focused B2B company with over 30 years of strong market presence and a distinguished reputation for delivering technically sophisticated solutions. The company has cultivated long-lasting partnerships across industrial and infrastructure sectors and is poised for a major phase of expansion. Supported by a robust pipeline of projects, experienced technical teams, and visionary shareholders, the organization is committed to scaling into a performance-driven enterprise capable of sustained profitability and increasing long-term enterprise value.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a transformational CEO with comprehensive commercial acumen and operational expertise to guide the organization through its next growth period. The successful leader will be responsible for driving profitable expansion, enhancing execution capabilities, assembling a results-oriented leadership team, and positioning the company for future strategic prospects including potential investments or acquisitions. Collaborating closely with shareholders, this role holds full responsibility for organizational performance, profitability, and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the long-term growth strategy for the company.
• Accelerate revenue growth by leading strategic business development and securing project sales.
• Effectively turn a healthy sales pipeline into profitable project contracts.
• Enhance operational performance across engineering, project delivery, and support areas.
• Optimize project profitability via stringent cost management, disciplined execution, and commercial governance.
• Establish scalable business processes, key performance indicators, and performance management systems.
• Develop and nurture a high-caliber leadership team.
• Strengthen financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow oversight.
• Promote accountability and ownership within all organizational departments.
• Lead the company's transformation toward a process-oriented and structured business model.
• Implement robust governance frameworks and management reporting tools.
• Prepare the enterprise for forthcoming strategic investment, acquisition, or exit opportunities.
• Serve as the primary representative to key customers, partners, and stakeholders.

Preferred Industry Sectors

• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction)
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Infrastructure
• Utilities
• Industrial Projects

Candidate Requirements

• Proven leadership experience as CEO, Managing Director, General Manager, or Head of Business Unit.
• Significant background in leading project-oriented B2B engineering enterprises.
• Experience managing organizations ranging from approximately 70 to 200 employees.
• Strong commercial orientation with demonstrated ability to secure and execute profitable projects.
• Outstanding operational leadership focusing on execution and delivery excellence.
• Demonstrated P&L management expertise.
• Advanced financial skills, including budgeting, enhancing EBITDA, and cash flow management.
• Successful track record in driving organizational transformation initiatives.
• Experience in building effective leadership teams and fostering performance-driven cultures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in preparing companies for investment, acquisition, or private equity involvement is a considerable advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive executive remuneration package.
• Performance-related bonuses.
• Long-term incentive plans.
• Opportunity to lead executive management and influence company direction.
• Chance to build lasting enterprise value within the organization.
• High level of autonomy and authority in decision-making.