President of Global Business Units

About Us We are a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are looking for a seasoned operating executive to serve as President of Global Business Units — owning the P&L, strategy, and performance of multiple global business units. You will translate corporate strategy into unit-level execution, lead a team of general managers and functional heads, and drive profitable growth across markets, products, and regions. What You’ll Do ● P&L Ownership: Own the full P&L across multiple global business units, setting revenue, margin, and growth targets and holding leaders accountable to them. ● Strategy Execution: Translate corporate strategy into unit-level operating plans, market-entry decisions, and portfolio priorities. ● Leadership: Lead and develop a team of general managers and functional heads; build succession depth across the business units. ● Growth: Identify and capture organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including new markets, products, and partnerships. ● Operational Excellence: Drive cross-unit operating standards, resource allocation, and performance management. ● Board & C-Suite: Represent the business units to the CEO, board, and investors; report on performance and strategic initiatives. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 15+ years of progressive operating leadership, with 5+ years owning a multi-unit or multi-region P&L at the VP/GM level or above. ● P&L Command: Proven track record scaling revenue and expanding margin across diverse business lines. ● Global Scope: Experience leading distributed, multi-country operations and teams. ● Strategic Leadership: Ability to set direction, allocate capital, and make decisive portfolio trade-offs. ● Talent Builder: Demonstrated success hiring, developing, and retaining senior operating leaders. ● Executive Presence: Board- and investor-ready communication and stakeholder management. ● Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent strongly preferred. Bonus Points ● M&A Experience: Experience integrating acquisitions into an operating portfolio. ● Industry: Background in industrial, manufacturing, or technology sectors. ● Transformation: Track record leading turnaround or high-growth scaling. ● International: Experience establishing operations in new geographies. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $450,000 to $650,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Responsibilities ● P&L Ownership: Own the full P&L across multiple global business units, setting revenue, margin, and growth targets and holding leaders accountable to them. ● Strategy Execution: Translate corporate strategy into unit-level operating plans, market-entry decisions, and portfolio priorities. ● Leadership: Lead and develop a team of general managers and functional heads; build succession depth across the business units. ● Growth: Identify and capture organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including new markets, products, and partnerships. ● Operational Excellence: Drive cross-unit operating standards, resource allocation, and performance management. ● Board & C-Suite: Represent the business units to the CEO, board, and investors; report on performance and strategic initiatives. Qualifications ● Experience: 15+ years of progressive operating leadership, with 5+ years owning a multi-unit or multi-region P&L at the VP/GM level or above. ● P&L Command: Proven track record scaling revenue and expanding margin across diverse business lines. ● Global Scope: Experience leading distributed, multi-country operations and teams. ● Strategic Leadership: Ability to set direction, allocate capital, and make decisive portfolio trade-offs. ● Talent Builder: Demonstrated success hiring, developing, and retaining senior operating leaders. ● Executive Presence: Board- and investor-ready communication and stakeholder management. ● Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent strongly preferred.