Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational leadership to achieve operational excellence and optimum profitability for BWPL.

The job incumbent leads the development of the company's short and long-term strategies and ensures their alignment with the company’s vision. He/she works closely with the Executive Chairman, Board of Directors and senior leadership team to identify and implement initiatives to shape the organization’s future, foster a positive culture, allocate resources, manage risks, and build strong relationships.

The position holder also provides strategic insights and support to other companies within the group.

Responsibilities: 

• Articulates the Company’s overarching mission, vision, and core values to align the organization towards a common purpose. Assesses market trends, the competitive landscape, and internal capabilities and works closely with the leadership team to develop and execute the company’s strategic plan, outlining the specific goals and initiatives to achieve the company’s long-term vision.
• Reviews and evaluates operational performance to initiate appropriate corrective action for the achievement of defined/agreed upon performance targets.
• Manages the financial health of the Company to ensure sustainable profitability. This includes collaborating with the Head, Finance to manage budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and investment decisions to present to the Board or any required governing bodies.
• Evaluates opportunities for growth, expansion and strategic partnerships that are aligned to the company’s overall strategies.
• Guides the formulation and implementation of interventions to deliver sustained performance in terms of securing new customers and new business opportunities in both local and export markets.
• Acts as an ambassador by engaging and communicating with key stakeholders on the company’s strategy, performance and promoting the corporate image.
• Maintains and builds key stakeholders’ relationships to promote alignment and support for organization’s strategic agenda
• Evaluates investment opportunities and allocates capital and other resources to initiatives that drive growth, enhance competitiveness, and align with the company’s overall strategy and long-term success. 
• Establishes and maintains an effective balance between short-term needs (e.g., operational efficiency) and long-term strategic goals.