Managing Director at Adexen

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have full P&L responsibility and lead business strategy, commercial growth and operational performance, with a strong focus on road transport and contract logistics.
• Reporting to regional executive leadership, the Managing Director will drive profitable growth, operational excellence and the development of integrated logistics solutions in line with the Group’s strategy.

Strategy & Commercial Development

• Define and execute the company’s strategy and business plans for Nigeria.
• Identify new business opportunities, win strategic contracts and expand existing customer relationships.
• Work closely with regional commercial teams to develop competitive pricing, customer solutions and coordinated business development initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, authorities, regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Leverage the Group’s international capabilities to deliver integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Operations & Financial Performance

• Assume full accountability for the company’s P&L, budgets, profitability, cash flow and working capital.
• Lead road transport and contract logistics operations, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective service delivery.
• Optimise fleet utilisation, cost per kilometre, maintenance expenditure and asset lifecycle performance.
• Oversee capital investment in transport assets, warehouses and logistics infrastructure.
• Establish performance indicators and drive improvements in productivity, service quality and operating margins.
• Lead operational transformation, digitalisation and technology adoption.

Leadership, Safety & Governance

• Lead and develop large, multicultural teams, building a culture of accountability, collaboration and performance.
• Drive talent development, succession planning and effective employee relations.
• Champion health, safety and employee wellbeing across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, Group policies and corporate governance standards.
• Implement risk management, business continuity and crisis response frameworks.
• Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility into operational decisions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline. An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in logistics or supply chain, including at least 8 years in senior executive or Managing Director-equivalent positions within a multinational logistics organisation.
• Proven experience with full commercial P&L accountability at business-unit or operating-company level.
• Direct operational experience in road transport and/or contract logistics in Sub-Saharan Africa is essential. Nigerian market experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of fleet economics, asset utilisation, maintenance cost control and logistics profitability. Experience managing fleets of 500 or more vehicles is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in revenue growth, new client acquisition, contract negotiation and key account development.
• Experience leading large, diverse teams of at least 200 employees.
• Proven ability to operate effectively within a multinational matrix organisation.
• Track record in operational transformation, business improvement or turnaround programmes.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking and a practical, hands-on leadership approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in complex African operating environments.
• Willingness to be based in Nigeria and undertake frequent regional and international travel.
• Candidates must demonstrate direct road transport and/or contract logistics experience alongside full commercial P&L ownership.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.