Chief Executive Officer at FEZ Consultants

Responsibilities
Strategic:

• Leads the development, continuous refinement and implementation of strategic plans, operating plans, financial plans, and broad policies governing all aspects of business operations and administration; monitors corporate performance and financial health to ascertain progress toward attainment of stated objectives.
• Works with Strategic and Financing Partners/Directors to develop and structure the most effective financing options/solutions and models for its investments as they grow and develop
• Ensures the development and implementation of comprehensive and effective marketing plans for the Company
• Communicates/reports key information to the Board of Directors and other internal/external stakeholders as regards regulatory issues, marketplace needs, the competitive environment, business performance and other pertinent issues.

Operational:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management to achieve the company’s vision, mission and core values.
• Ensures the company achieves its goals
• Works with the other senior managers to represent the organization to the local and international financial community, major customers, government agencies and shareholders
• Works with the executive team members to direct and coordinate business activities to attain defined profit, return on capital & ROI targets of shareholders/investors and other stakeholders
• Identifies business risks, critical issues & determine project goals and solutions
• Ensures set up of and proper function outstanding systems and processes
• Ensures high level of operational efficiency in the company
• Plays a major role with business and product development i.e. signing up key stakeholders, clients, government and other service providers
• Ensuring consistent quality of thought, work processes & deliverable;
• Reviews and manages business and project plans, activity status reports and financial statements to determine progress towards attaining objectives; revises/aligns Group and Company goals & plans based on current business realities and conditions
• Manages and maintains a good working relationship between the company and its suppliers/partners
• Reviews operating results of the Company, compares with set objectives, identifies root causes of weak performance and ensures appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results
• Works with the marketing, sales, customer relationship and operations teams to develop and execute management strategies, business plans and supporting budgets & policies; translates knowledge and awareness of industry trends to immediate sales opportunities
• Develops and fosters effective collaboration between the various functional areas/departments within RTL and other Companies in the Group to ensure an integrated approach to providing high quality products and services to Group customers
• Provides oversight of RTL’s activities by providing the highest level of accountability to the Board of Directors; also ensuring compliance with industry, regulatory and Company policies and procedures.
• Manages people assets and provides the necessary leadership, guidance, mentoring and counselling to ensure employees grow and develop their potential
• Critical review of contracts and other legal documentation relevant to the company’s operations
• Performs other assigned duties as delegated by the Board from time to time.

Experience

• At least 10 years in strong operational role and at least 5 years in senior management role
• Proven experience as a general and business manager
• Marketing/business development experience is a must
• Strategy, management consulting or financial advisory experience is a plus
• Technology related experience is a plus
• Entrepreneurial experience is a must.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Project Management experience and capabilities
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities
• Strong documentation and document review skills