Transition Managing Director

Chaberton Professionals , the division of Chaberton Partners specialized in the recruitment of Middle and Top Management profiles, is currently supporting the search for a Transition Managing Director with a strong business orientation and a proven track record in leading corporate transformation processes.

The selected candidate will be responsible for guiding a company through a significant business transformation, integrating it into a multinational group and driving organizational, operational, and cultural change while ensuring business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• International customer and contract management : oversee strategic client relationships, ensuring service continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Business integration : lead the transition from a family-owned business to a multinational group entity, aligning processes and fostering organizational culture.
• Target operating model : define and implement the future state of the organization in line with group guidelines.
• Onboarding and governance: support the integration of local teams and establish effective governance processes and management routines.
• Change management : drive communication and engagement across the organization, with particular focus on employee alignment and motivation.
• Organizational mapping: analyse activities and roles between the local company and the group, identifying overlaps and areas for improvement.
• People development : assess internal capabilities, identify gaps, and implement talent development and growth plans.
• Corporate alignment : ensure consistent coordination and alignment with corporate functions across the group.
• Business development : explore new markets and growth opportunities, contributing to long-term profitable expansion.
• Industrial roadmap execution : support the implementation of the industrial strategy and the launch of key New Product Introductions (NPIs).
• System implementation : oversee the deployment of core IT and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Entity and team leadership : run the business, managing the legal entity and leading the local team.
• Progress monitoring : track and report progress towards the defined target state, ensuring measurable results.

Requirements:

• Education : Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent international qualification is a strong plus.
• Languages : fluent in Italian and English; German is considered a strong plus.
• Financial acumen : solid experience in managing full P&L responsibility, cost optimization, pricing strategies, and financial performance monitoring.
• Transformation expertise : proven track record in leading complex business transformations, including post-merger integrations, change management, and organizational redesign.
• Leadership : strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, engage, and motivate teams at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic orientation : entrepreneurial mindset combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, able to translate strategy into execution.
• Operational excellence : experience in industrial/production environments and in driving efficiency programs, process harmonization, and best practice adoption.
• International exposure : successful background in international and multicultural contexts, with the ability to navigate corporate structures and influence multiple stakeholders.
• People development : demonstrated ability to assess talent, build leadership pipelines, and implement employee development and retention initiatives.
• Resilience and adaptability : capacity to operate in high-change environments, balancing business continuity with transformation imperatives.
• Governance and compliance : familiarity with corporate governance principles and legal responsibilities linked to managing a legal entity.

Location: Lombardia

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