GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (GROUP CEO)

GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (GROUP CEO)

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Reports To: Group Owner / Founder / Chairman
Salary Range: RM30,000 – RM50,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive Management
Preferred Candidate: Female candidates preferred
Languages: Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin Chinese & English

Position Overview

The Group is seeking an experienced Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO) to provide strategic leadership and centralized management across a diversified portfolio of businesses and investments.

The Group CEO will report directly to the Founder / Chairman and will be responsible for overseeing the overall performance, growth, governance, and strategic direction of all companies within the Group.

Current business interests include:

• Food & Beverage (F&B)
• Tourism & Travel
• Payment Solutions – Fingate
• POS Technology – Dash POS
• Plantation – Durian & Coconut
• Future investments and new business ventures

Key Responsibilities

1. Group Strategy & Leadership

• Translate the Chairman's vision into clear Group strategies and business objectives.
• Develop short-term and long-term growth plans for the Group.
• Lead and coordinate all business divisions under one centralized management structure.
• Identify opportunities for expansion, investment, partnerships, and diversification.

2. Business Performance

• Take overall responsibility for the performance and profitability of the Group.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for each company and business division.
• Review revenue, profitability, operating costs, budgets, and overall business performance.
• Take corrective action where companies or business units are underperforming.

3. Leadership & Management

• Lead and supervise CEOs, General Managers, Finance, Operations, and other senior management personnel.
• Establish clear responsibilities and accountability across the Group.
• Build a strong and professional senior management team.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between all companies.

4. Financial & Investment Oversight

• Review Group budgets, forecasts, cash flow, financial performance, and major expenditures.
• Evaluate new investment and business opportunities.
• Review feasibility studies and business proposals before recommendation to the Chairman.
• Ensure investments are commercially viable and aligned with the Group's strategy.

5. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Establish appropriate Group policies, management structures, approval processes, and internal controls.
• Ensure companies operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify and manage major financial, operational, legal, and reputational risks.
• Strengthen corporate governance as the Group continues to expand.

6. Chairman / Founder Reporting

• Serve as the principal executive reporting directly to the Chairman.
• Provide regular Group performance and management reports.
• Highlight major risks, opportunities, and matters requiring Chairman approval.
• Ensure decisions made by the Chairman are effectively implemented by the respective management teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Economics, or a related field. MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of management experience, including substantial experience in senior leadership or C-suite positions.
• Previous experience as CEO, Managing Director, COO, Group CEO, or equivalent senior executive is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing multiple companies, business units, or diversified business portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of P&L management, budgeting, cash flow, business strategy, and investment evaluation.
• Demonstrated track record in business growth, profitability improvement, restructuring, or expansion.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Excellent commercial judgment, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work directly with a Founder / Chairman in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and accountability.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally when required.

Language Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively in:

• Bahasa Malaysia
• Mandarin Chinese
• English

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially driven Group leader who can oversee multiple industries without becoming involved in unnecessary day-to-day operational matters.

The successful candidate must be capable of building a professional Group management structure, holding senior management accountable, driving profitability, evaluating new investments, and converting the Chairman's business vision into measurable results.

Management Structure

Group Owner / Founder / Chairman
Group CEO
Business CEOs / General Managers / Finance / Operations
Individual Company Teams

Remuneration

RM30,000 – RM50,000 per month

Final remuneration will depend on the candidate's experience, leadership track record, qualifications, and suitability for the position.