Managing Director

About the role

The Managing Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, growth, and profitability of Control Union in the Philippines. The role provides strategic direction and operational oversight across all business activities while ensuring compliance and alignment with Control Union global policies and procedures, accreditation requirements, regulatory obligations, and the organization's commitment to impartiality and integrity. As the senior leader of the Philippines operating company, the Managing Director is accountable for developing and executing the country strategy, driving sustainable growth, strengthening customer relationships, expanding service offerings, and ensuring operational excellence. The role acts as the primary representative of Control Union in the Philippines and plays an active role within the wider Asia Pacific leadership team. This position requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on commercial engagement. With offices in Taguig, Cebu and Davao there will be domestic and international travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term growth strategy for Control Union Philippines in alignment with regional and global objectives
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, markets, services, and strategic partnerships
• Drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market share across all service lines
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and annual business review processes
• Maintain executive relationships with key customers, industry stakeholders, government agencies, and strategic partners
• Oversee major commercial opportunities, proposals, tenders, and contract negotiations
• Ensure efficient, profitable, and compliant delivery of all services across the Philippines
• Hold full P&L responsibility for Control Union Philippines
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accreditation requirements, certification rules, legal obligations, and Control Union global policies and procedures

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Food Sciences, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience within certification, inspection, testing, assurance, sustainability, professional services, or related industries
• Proven experience managing P&L responsibility and business operations
• Strong commercial leadership and business development track record
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience developing and executing strategic growth plans
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and risk management
• Ability to operate effectively within an international and matrix organization
• Good language proficiency of English