Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee the performance of its oil palm assets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the safe, sustainable, and commercially disciplined operations of six oil palm estates and associated processing facilities. This hands-on, field-oriented executive role requires the translation of business strategy into daily execution, the strengthening of operating systems, and the development of a high-accountability leadership culture. Key responsibilities include operational strategy and performance management, agricultural productivity and yield improvement, milling, engineering, and asset reliability, cost, supply chain, and working-capital discipline, as well as organization, people, and culture management. Applicants for the COO position at the company should have substantial senior operational leadership experience in large-scale oil palm, plantation agriculture, or a closely related agro-industrial business. A strong record of improving agricultural yields, mill performance, asset reliability, and cost efficiency is essential. The role demands a leader with proven experience in multi-site operations, particularly in a complex or remote operating environment, and a sound understanding of plantation agronomy, palm oil milling, and supply chain management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, professional fluency in French and English, and a willingness to be based in the DRC with frequent travel between estates.