The Company is seeking a Chief Growth Officer to spearhead the development and operation of a robust, end-to-end profitable growth engine. This executive will be tasked with driving sustainable customer, premium, and market growth by integrating various functions such as brand, marketing, sales, digital commerce, partnerships, and distribution. A key focus for the Chief Growth Officer will be to diversify the company's routes to market, reducing dependence on any single acquisition or sales channel, and establishing a scalable, resilient, and economically attractive multi-channel distribution model. The role also involves creating demand, expanding customer reach, and ensuring that the company can acquire and retain customers through multiple complementary routes to market. Candidates for the Chief Growth Officer position at the company should have a relevant Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, marketing, or commerce, with a postgraduate qualification or MBA being advantageous. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' of senior commercial/business experience, including a proven track record in revenue growth, profitability, and market share. Experience in developing and executing enterprise growth strategy, as well as a strong background in sales, distribution, partnerships, and go-to-market models, is essential. The role requires a leader with a strategic mandate, capable of driving growth through digital, data, CRM, AI, and technology, and with a solid understanding of distribution, underwriting economics, regulation, and customer value chains. The Chief Growth Officer will also be responsible for fostering a culture of commercial accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement within the growth organization.

Hiring Company

Old Mutual South Africa