Director / CEO – India Operations Full Time

Job Description

Director / CEO – India Operations

Bio Feedstock & Biofuels Industry

Location: Mumbai, India

Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

Salary;-6000-7000 USD

Travel: Extensive Pan-India Travel + Periodic International Travel to Austria

Reporting To: Group Board, Austria

About the Company

Our client is an Austrian-owned family business with a strong international presence in the bio feedstock and biofuels sector.

Position Summary

The Director / CEO – India Operations will serve as the senior-most executive responsible for leading the Indian subsidiary with full strategic, operational, commercial, and governance accountability.

This role requires a highly capable leader who can successfully balance business growth, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership while acting as the critical bridge between the Austrian parent company and Indian operations.

The incumbent will play a key role in strengthening the company’s market position, building government and industry relationships, ensuring compliance excellence, and aligning local execution with global strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Management

• Lead the India business with complete ownership of strategy execution, operational performance, profitability, and long-term growth
• Drive the expansion of the Used Cooking Oil collection network and strengthen the company’s position within the biofuel and renewable energy ecosystem
• Develop and implement annual business plans, operational strategies, and growth initiatives aligned with group objectives
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion possibilities across India
• Ensure achievement of revenue, profitability, and operational KPIs

2. P&L Management & Financial Oversight

• Assume complete responsibility for the P&L of the India operations
• Drive sustainable financial performance, cost optimization, and operational efficiencies
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and overall financial health of the organization
• Ensure robust financial governance, reporting accuracy, and compliance with group standards
• Work closely with finance and audit teams to maintain transparency and accountability

3. Operations & Supply Chain Leadership

• Oversee end-to-end operations including procurement, collection networks, logistics, vendor management, and operational execution
• Strengthen operational processes, systems, and efficiencies across multiple locations in India
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, compliance, and operational reliability
• Lead operational scale-up initiatives to support business growth objectives
• Build strong internal controls and performance monitoring systems

4. Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, inspire, and develop a workforce of 200+ employees across multiple functions and locations
• Build a high-performance, accountable, and values-driven organizational culture
• Develop leadership capability within the organization and ensure succession planning for key roles
• Foster employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Drive performance management and organizational effectiveness initiatives

5. Austria – India Strategic Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Austrian Group Board and Indian operations
• Translate global strategy into locally relevant and executable business plans
• Provide strategic insights to Austrian leadership regarding Indian market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, labour practices, compensation benchmarks, and business culture
• Ensure alignment between global expectations and local operational realities
• Facilitate transparent, timely, and effective communication between all stakeholders

6. Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs

• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government authorities, ministries, and regulatory bodies
• Liaise with agencies including Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Food Safety authorities, environmental bodies, and local state departments
• Lead all licensing, permit renewals, approvals, and compliance-related matters
• Represent the organization in industry forums, trade bodies, and policy discussions
• Monitor policy developments and assess their impact on business operations

7. Commercial & Business Development

• Strengthen relationships with key customers, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders
• Support business development initiatives across the biofuel and renewable energy value chain
• Identify strategic alliances, partnerships, and commercial opportunities
• Represent the organization at senior-level client meetings, conferences, and industry platforms
• Enhance market presence and brand credibility within the sector

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Energy Management, or related discipline
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred

Experience Requirements

• 18–25+ years of overall professional experience with significant leadership exposure
• Proven experience as Managing Director, CEO, Business Head, Country Head, or equivalent senior leadership role
• Strong exposure to multinational or foreign-owned business environments
• Experience in renewable energy, biofuels, agri-commodities, waste management, logistics, supply chain, chemicals, or related industries preferred
• Demonstrated success in handling large-scale operations and multi-location teams
• Strong understanding of Indian regulatory, compliance, labour, and taxation frameworks
• Experience managing government stakeholders and policy-related matters preferred
• Strong commercial acumen with hands-on P&L ownership experience

governance orientation