Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead an internationally oriented SME through its next phase of professionalization while safeguarding operational continuity. The CEO will strengthen processes, structures, and management practices; coach the leadership team; and clarify responsibilities and accountability. Key priorities include protecting profitability through cost control and operational discipline, consolidating revenue and margins, and identifying opportunities for sustainable value creation. The role also involves developing international markets and distributor relationships, representing the business at industry events, and leading change while staying connected to day-to-day operations. Candidates should bring substantial executive, operational, and commercial leadership experience, ideally in food, agriculture, horticulture, or a comparable industrial production environment. Experience with high-volume operations, controlled margins, quality, planning, and seasonal products is valuable, as is familiarity with growers, distributors, export markets, or professional agricultural clients. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, people-oriented leader with strong commercial judgment, strategic insight, and a record of turning plans into consistent execution. Fluency in Dutch and English is preferred; German or French is an asset.