Managing Director
Job Description
Position Title: Managing Director Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Summary
The Managing Director is the senior executive responsible for the company’s overall performance, strategic direction, and operational leadership. The MD drives sustainable growth, ensures financial strength, builds a high-performing organization, and maintains effective governance, risk management, and stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute the company strategy aligned to Board/shareholder expectations.
Drive business growth through new markets, products, partnerships, and innovations.
Provide leadership and direction across all functions and business units.
Financial & Commercial Management
Own full P&L responsibility and deliver revenue, profitability, and cash flow targets.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews.
Drive commercial performance through pricing, sales effectiveness, and customer strategy.
Operations & Execution
Ensure operational excellence, quality standards, and efficient business processes.
Lead transformation initiatives to improve scalability, productivity, and service delivery.
Monitor and manage business risks, compliance needs, and continuity planning.
People & Culture
Build, lead, and retain a strong leadership team; promote accountability and performance.
Shape the company culture, employee engagement, succession planning, and capability development.
Ensure alignment of organizational structure with strategic goals.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance standards.
Provide regular reporting and strategic updates to the Board.
Represent the organization with key stakeholders: customers, partners, regulators, financial institutions, and media as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (required).
MBA or Master’s degree (preferred).
10–15+ years of experience, including 5–8 years in senior leadership roles (GM/COO/CEO/MD).
Proven track record managing P&L , strategic planning, business growth, and leading multi-functional teams.
Strong commercial, financial, and operational management capability.
Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
High integrity, resilience, and ability to lead in complex or fast-changing environments.