Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer at Dragnet Nigeria

Organisation Overview

• Our client is a licensed security services company backed by a leading real estate and infrastructure development group.
• The organisation currently provides security services across a portfolio of residential and commercial developments and is strategically positioned to expand into broader security, risk management, and integrated protection services.
• With increasing demand for professional private security solutions across Nigeria, the business is entering a significant growth phase focused on market expansion, capability development, technology adoption, and diversification of service offerings.
• The Board is seeking a visionary and commercially driven Managing Director to lead this transformation.

The Opportunity

• This is an opportunity to build and lead a next-generation security services organisation.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming an established security operation into a recognised industry player with a diversified client portfolio, scalable operating model, and reputation for excellence.
• The role requires a leader capable of combining strategic vision, commercial execution, operational discipline, and stakeholder engagement to create sustainable growth and long-term enterprise value.

The Managing Director will be expected to:

Build:

• Strengthen governance, operational systems, service quality, compliance frameworks, and organisational capability.

Grow:

• Expand the business beyond existing mandates and develop a sustainable pipeline of commercial opportunities.

Diversify:

• Develop new service offerings, strengthen market positioning, and drive innovation through technology-enabled security solutions.

Lead:

• Build a professional, performance-driven organisation capable of long-term growth and market relevance.

Key Deliverables:

• Deliver sustainable revenue growth and profitability.
• Expand the organisation's client base across key sectors.
• Strengthen operational performance and service delivery standards.
• Lead strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Drive technology adoption and innovation.
• Build a strong leadership team and organisational culture.
• Position the business as a trusted provider of security and risk management services.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of corporate strategy.
• Drive business development and revenue generation initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and sound corporate governance.
• Provide financial stewardship and performance oversight.
• Champion organisational culture, talent development, and succession planning.
• Report regularly to the Board on business performance and strategic priorities.

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute executive with a demonstrated ability to lead growth, transformation, and operational excellence.

They will possess:

• Significant leadership experience within security services, facilities management, defence, law enforcement, risk management, or related sectors.
• Proven success in business development and client acquisition.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Experience leading organisational transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Executive presence and exceptional communication capability.
• A track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Security Management, Law, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years' professional experience, including senior executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing growth-oriented businesses.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and operational risk management.

Why Join?

• This role offers the opportunity to lead the growth and transformation of a security services business positioned to become a significant player within the Nigerian market.
• The successful candidate will have the platform, backing, and mandate to shape strategy, drive expansion, and build a lasting legacy.