Managing Director Designate

The Company is seeking a Managing Director Designate to spearhead its commercial and business development activities, with a clear path to succeeding the current Managing Director. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of leading commercial growth, shaping the future of the business, and driving the transition towards a more digitally focused and AI-enabled operating model. This pivotal role involves new business revenue generation, sales leadership, and the execution of the company's commercial growth strategy. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Commercial Director, Sales Director, Managing Director, General Manager, or senior commercial leader within B2B environments, with a strong preference for experience in subscription services, SaaS, information services, digital products, or professional services. Key responsibilities for the Managing Director Designate include forecasting, budgeting, and leading the senior leadership team in business strategy and growth acceleration. The role demands a leader with outstanding commercial judgment, strong strategic capability, and the ability to inspire confidence across the organization. The candidate should be adept at leading organizational change, developing high-performing teams, and contributing to broader business strategy. The company values an energetic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader who is pacey, accountable, and commercially driven, with a genuine desire to build and develop people. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious executive to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a well-established and respected business, supported by the resources of a successful international group.