BUSINESS HEAD

Job Description : BUSINESS HEAD EAST AFRICA FOR ETHANOL The role will lead the end-to-end ethanol business, with complete ownership of procurement, commercial operations, sales, profitability, and business expansion. The position requires a strong commercial leader with deep understanding of feedstock sourcing, ethanol market dynamics, risk management, and international trade. Key Responsibilities Lead the complete ethanol business operations with full P&L ownership Manage end-to-end activities from procurement of feedstocks to sales of ethanol Develop sourcing strategies for key feedstocks and ensure supply continuity Drive domestic and international ethanol sales and business development initiatives Monitor ethanol market trends, pricing, regulations, and global demand-supply dynamics Develop and implement commercial and risk management strategies Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, regulators, and industry stakeholders Coordinate with operations, logistics, finance, and trading teams for smooth execution Identify new business opportunities and support expansion into new markets Lead and mentor cross-functional commercial and operational teams Skills and Experience Candidate Profile 15–22 years of experience in ethanol, biofuels, agri commodities, sugar, or allied sectors Strong exposure to feedstock procurement, ethanol sales, and commercial operations Proven experience handling P&L and business leadership responsibilities Strong understanding of ethanol market intelligence, pricing mechanisms, and industry regulations Experience in risk management and commercial strategy development Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities Willingness to travel internationally as part of the role Key Competencies Commercial and strategic leadership Feedstock sourcing and supply chain understanding Market intelligence and price-risk awareness Business development and relationship management Cross-functional leadership and execution excellence

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