This role is tailored to an exceptional commercial leader with deep, hands-on expertise in the Pulp & Paper (P&P) industry, covering instrumentation, consumables and process control solutions. The candidate will be responsible for scaling our operations in Asia, managing cross-regional teams, owning P&L delivery, and spearheading commercial excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives for major pulp/paper producers
- Develop and implement growth strategies (market expansion, M&A, product diversification)
- Advise boards and executives on industry disruption and competitive positioning
- Oversee mill optimization programs yielding targeted annual savings
- Redesign end-to-end supply chains for resilience and cost efficiency
- Implement world-class manufacturing practices across global networks
- Spearhead capital investment strategies for modernization
- Architect circular economy and decarbonization roadmaps
- Develop ESG strategies meeting investor and regulatory demands Transform waste streams into revenue opportunities
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 15-20+ years in senior roles (mill management, corporate strategy, or top-tier consulting)
- Deep expertise across multiple paper grades and pulping technologies
- Proven track record delivering targeted impact projects
- Extensive network in the global paper/pulp industry
- Executive presence to advise C-level stakeholders
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams across geographies
- Passion for developing next-generation industry talent
- Expert knowledge of industry benchmarks and KPIs
- Mastery of operational excellence methodologies
- Deep understanding of global market dynamics
- Fluency in sustainability frameworks and regulation