CEO

Job Description : CEO RICE NIGERIA CEO on behalf of a leading African conglomerate to lead its large-scale rice farming and milling business unit. The position is based in Nigeria. Responsibilities: The CEO will lead strategy, operations, and major projects for a large-scale rice farming and milling business. Responsibilities include managing extensive farmland operations, multiple rice mills, mechanization programs, and infrastructure development. Drive business strategy, operational efficiency, and growth plans. Lead farming operations across large-scale cultivation, harvesting, and yield improvement. Oversee rice milling plants to ensure high-quality production and continuous optimization. Manage major CAPEX projects, infrastructure expansion, and project timelines. Direct P&L, budgeting, and financial performance. Strengthen supply chain, logistics, and production planning. Lead diverse technical and operational teams. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and agricultural regulations. 20+ years’ experience in agribusiness, large-scale farming, or food-processing. Executive leadership experience (CEO/COO/GM/Project Director). Strong project management expertise; PMP is an advantage. Experience with large farms or industrial processing plants. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

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