CEO | Food Industry

We are a well-established, highly profitable, and stable family-owned group of food manufacturing companies (approx. 130 employees). The group operates two distinct, successful companies: one focusing on sesame-based products with a strong international export footprint, and the other specializing in frozen vegetables, primarily serving the Israeli market.

While family-owned, the group operates with high professional standards, structured corporate governance, clear division of responsibilities, and external organizational consulting. With a highly robust operational and logistical infrastructure already in place, the group is now poised for its next phase of strategic and commercial growth.

The Opportunity & Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary, growth-oriented Group CEO to lead both companies into their next chapter.

Since the operational side of the business is exceptionally strong—supported by experienced plant managers at each site—your primary mission will be commercial and strategic expansion. You will drive business development, marketing, product innovation, and market penetration both locally and globally. Additionally, you will lead the integration of headquarters functions and prepare the group for future strategic or financial investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Growth: Lead the group's sales, marketing, and business development strategies to expand local market share and boost international exports.
• Product & Market Development: Oversee the development and launch of new products, identify new distribution channels, and penetrate new target markets.
• Strategic Integration: Lead the process of unifying and streamlining HQ functions (finance, HR, etc.) across both companies to optimize organizational efficiency.
• Investment Readiness: Review the group’s financial and organizational structure to prepare the business for potential future strategic or financial investors.
• Executive Leadership: Partner closely with the owners and the board of directors, translating their vision into actionable, profitable growth.

Requirements

• Proven Executive Leadership: Currently serving as a CEO, or a senior VP of Commercial, Sales, or Marketing within the Food, Retail, or FMCG industries.
• Industrial/Manufacturing Experience: Must have hands-on experience working within a manufacturing/production company—understanding the unique dynamics of plant-to-market operations.
• Commercial & Marketing Mastery: A proven track record of driving sales growth, product launches, distribution strategies, and market expansion (not just plant management).
• Global Experience: Significant advantage for experience in export, international business development, and global distribution.