Chief Executive Officer (Aventa TT)

Our client, Aventa Trinidad and Tobago, is seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Our client, Aventa Trinidad and Tobago, is seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.

This is a permanent role based in Aranguez.

JOB SUMMARY

To lead the development of sound corporate governance practices and mechanisms to drive the growth and development of the Company.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Contribution 

1. Leads the development, implementation and communication of the strategic plan/framework and annual operating plan, with a focus on long-term trends and competitive intelligence, while adhering to directions set by the Group CEO and Board of Directors. 
2. Monitors, reports, and forecasts performance through oversight of the Company’s KPI’s. 
3. Monitors all external changes affecting the organisation, including competitive brand activity to develop strategies to meet the challenges. 
4. Delivers accurate and compliant operational reports to the Group CEO and Board of Directors. 
5. Understands the impact of technology on strategies, business models, operations, security, culture, and reputation and appropriately aligning risk strategies. 
6. Maintains strong relations with suppliers. 
7. Actively seeks opportunities for new business/partnerships and strategic alliances to strengthen market positioning and profitability. 

Operational Excellence 

1. Identifies and leverages technology and digital solutions to improve cost and operational efficiency, decision-making, and overall business performance.
2. Leads the ongoing professionalisation of the organisation as it transitions from a family-run business - strengthening financial discipline and controls, upgrading people practices, and improving operational processes and governance.
3. Drives disciplined execution and delivery against key operational KPIs set, ensuring clear ownership, timely reporting, and corrective actions where performance gaps exist.
4. Leads initiatives to review and optimise the organisational structure, workforce deployment, and operating model to ensure alignment with business strategy, market realities, and cost sustainability.
5. Establishes and embeds standard operating rhythms, continuous-improvement disciplines, and performance management routines that sustainably improve cost-to-serve, service levels, and productivity.
6. Strengthens operational risk management, compliance, and internal controls.

Customer Excellence 

1. Builds trust relations with key customers, suppliers, and principles. 
2. Maintains quality service by enforcing customer service standards, overseeing the analysis and resolution of customer service problems, and driving system improvements. 

Public Relations and Stakeholder Leadership

1. Serves as the primary public voice and representative of the Company in relation to industry matters, pricing discussions, regulatory issues, and competitive dynamics. 
2. Manages the organisation’s public reputation by communicating clearly, responsibly, and confidently with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, regulators, media, and the general public. 
3. Provides leadership in responding to public discourse, market commentary, and stakeholder concerns in a manner that protects the Company’s reputation and reinforces trust. 
4. Works collaboratively with the Group and senior leadership to ensure consistent messaging and positioning on matters affecting the business and the industry.

Team Leadership

1. Drives the architecture and implementation of programmes to build a pre-determined organisation culture, employee wellness, and engagement. 
2. Builds leadership among team members by developing talent geared towards effective succession planning and cultivating a high-performance culture.
3. Recommends and implements key performance indicators for the leadership team. 
4. Resolves complex employee relations issues and addresses serious grievances. 

Purpose Driven 

1. Builds trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and acts as a point of contact for stakeholders, including but not limited to suppliers, government officials, unions, and shareholders. 
2. Demonstrates visible leadership in promoting responsible business practices, transparency, and ethical governance in a highly scrutinised market environment.
3. Represents the organisation for civil, civic, equality movements, and professional associations responsibilities and activities in the local community. 
4. Participates in industry-related events or associations that will enhance leadership skills, the organisation’s reputation, and the organisation’s potential for success.
5. Fosters an environment and culture for staff to share, participate and advance ESG related initiatives. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years progressive leadership experience. 
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• Winning negotiation skills. 
• Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision. 
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 
• Executive presence and ability to maintain calm demeanour in high stress environments. 
• Ability to train, develop and manage leadership teams.

Closing Date: May 7, 2026

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those favourably considered will be contacted.