Chief Executive Officer (Aventa Trinidad & Tobago)

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Chief Executive Officer (Aventa Trinidad & Tobago) Jobs in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago at HRC Associates Limited

Title: Chief Executive Officer (Aventa Trinidad & Tobago)

Company: HRC Associates Limited

Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Our client, Aventa Trinidad and Tobago, is seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.

This is a permanent role based in Trinidad.

JOB SUMMARY

To lead the development of sound corporate governance practices and mechanisms to drive the growth and development of Aventa Trinidad & Tobago.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Contribution

• Leads the development, implementation and communication of the strategic plan/framework and annual operating plan, with a focus on long-term trends and competitive intelligence, while adhering to directions set by the Group CEO and Board of Directors.
• Monitors, reports, and forecasts performance through oversight of the Company’s KPI’s.
• Monitors all external changes affecting the organisation, including competitive brand activity to develop strategies to meet the challenges.
• Delivers accurate and compliant operational reports to the Group CEO and Board of Directors.
• Understands the impact of technology on strategies, business models, operations, security, culture, and reputation and appropriately aligning risk strategies.
• Maintains strong relations with suppliers.
• Actively seeks opportunities for new business/partnerships and strategic alliances to strengthen market positioning and profitability.

Operational Excellence

• Identifies and leverages technology and digital solutions to improve cost and operational efficiency, decision-making, and overall business performance.
• Leads the ongoing professionalisation of the organisation as it transitions from a family-run business – strengthening financial discipline and controls, upgrading people practices, and improving operational processes and governance.
• Drives disciplined execution and delivery against key operational KPIs set, ensuring clear ownership, timely reporting, and corrective actions where performance gaps exist.
• Leads initiatives to review and optimise the organisational structure, workforce deployment, and operating model to ensure alignment with business strategy, market realities, and cost sustainability.
• Establishes and embeds standard operating rhythms, continuous-improvement disciplines, and performance management routines that sustainably improve cost-to-serve, service levels, and productivity.
• Strengthens operational risk management, compliance, and internal controls.

Customer Excellence

• Builds trust relations with key customers, suppliers, and principles.
• Maintains quality service by enforcing customer service standards, overseeing the analysis and resolution of customer service problems, and driving system improvements.

Public Relations and Stakeholder Leadership

• Serves as the primary public voice and representative of the Company in relation to industry matters, pricing discussions, regulatory issues, and competitive dynamics.
• Manages the organisation’s public reputation by communicating clearly, responsibly, and confidently with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, regulators, media, and the general public.
• Provides leadership in responding to public discourse, market commentary, and stakeholder concerns in a manner that protects the Company’s reputation and reinforces trust.
• Works collaboratively with the Group and senior leadership to ensure consistent messaging and positioning on matters affecting the business and the industry.

Team Leadership

• Drives the architecture and implementation of programmes to build a pre-determined organisation culture, employee wellness, and engagement.
• Builds leadership among team members by developing talent geared towards effective succession planning and cultivating a high-performance culture.
• Recommends and implements key performance indicators for the leadership team.
• Resolves complex employee relations issues and addresses serious grievances.

Purpose Driven

• Builds trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and acts as a point of contact for stakeholders, including but not limited to suppliers, government officials, unions, and shareholders.
• Demonstrates visible leadership in promoting responsible business practices, transparency, and ethical governance in a highly scrutinised market environment.
• Represents the organisation for civil, civic, equality movements, and professional associations responsibilities and activities in the local community.
• Participates in industry-related events or associations that will enhance leadership skills, the organisation’s reputation, and the organisation’s potential for success.
• Fosters an environment and culture for staff to share, participate and advance ESG related initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years progressive leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• Winning negotiation skills.
• Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Executive presence and ability to maintain calm demeanour in high stress environments.
• Ability to train, develop and manage leadership teams.

Closing Date: May 7th, 2026

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those favourably considered will be contacted.