Chief Executive Officer - Energy & Power Portfolio Company - Selby Jennings

Key responsibilities

• Set and deliver the company's strategy, business plan and long-term value creation agenda
• Lead the executive team and build a strong, high-performing leadership culture
• Oversee operations and ensure assets perform safely, reliably and efficiently
• Drive growth through new projects, commercial partnerships and acquisitions where appropriate
• Keep financial discipline, including budgeting, capital allocation and financing strategy
• Build strong relationships with the board, shareholders, lenders, regulators, offtakers and government stakeholders
• Embed high standards of ESG, health and safety, and governance across the business

Candidate profile

• Proven CEO, MD or divisional leadership experience in energy or power (for example renewables, thermal generation, storage, transmission and distribution, or utilities)
• Track record of running asset-heavy businesses with full P&L responsibility
• Experience working with private equity or infrastructure fund owners, or in similarly investor-led governance structures, would be a strong advantage
• Strong commercial and financial skills, including exposure to project finance, M&A and development pipelines
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder and international environments
• Credible, resilient leader who can build teams and deliver change
• Willing to travel extensively

What's on offer

• A rare chance to lead a business backed by a well-capitalised, long-term investor
• A highly competitive package, including long-term incentives linked to value creation
• A high-profile role with real strategic influence

How to apply

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