We are partnering with a leading, high-precision aerospace component manufacturing business, supplying critical parts to global aerospace and defence markets. With a reputation for engineering excellence and operational reliability, the business is now looking to appoint a President / Managing Director to lead its next phase of growth and value creation.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior leader with both operational and commercial expertise, a strong technical background, and a proven track record of driving EBITDA and shareholder value.

The Role

Reporting to the Board, you will have full P&L accountability and the responsibility to set the strategic direction, optimise operations, and maximise commercial performance. You will work closely with a talented senior leadership team to deliver sustainable growth, operational excellence, and enhanced shareholder returns.

Key aspects of the role include:

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a clear growth strategy, balancing operational efficiency with commercial expansion.
Operational Excellence: Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring world-class quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery, with a focus on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
Commercial Impact: Develop and execute strategies to expand the customer base, optimise pricing, and drive profitable growth across key markets.
Financial Performance: Deliver EBITDA growth and improve MOIC through disciplined cost management, operational enhancements, and strategic investment decisions.
People & Culture: Inspire, motivate, and develop the leadership team and wider workforce, creating a high-performance culture aligned with business objectives.
Innovation & Technical Expertise: Apply deep technical knowledge to guide process improvement, product development, and operational problem-solving.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

Extensive experience in aerospace component manufacturing, ideally with a technical or engineering education background.
A proven track record of driving EBITDA growth and creating shareholder value.
Strong experience spanning both operations and commercial functions, with hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and customer engagement.
Demonstrable expertise in Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
Exceptional leadership skills, capable of motivating teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving change in a complex, high-performance environment.
Strong commercial acumen, with experience in pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and profitable growth initiatives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to represent the business to investors, customers, and partners.

Why This Role

This is a high-impact, senior leadership position within a recognised aerospace business. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of the organisation, deliver tangible operational and financial improvements, and make a lasting impact on value creation. The role offers a competitive package reflecting the seniority and responsibilities, including performance-linked incentives aligned with growth and operational performance.

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