Cto & co-ceo

Ref. 6648 CTO & Co-CEO, International manufacturer of electronic products and solutions Our client is a Swiss company headquartered in Switzerland. As part of a structured succession plan, we are looking for the CTO and Co-CEO of the group. By dividing the responsibilities of the CEO role into (CCO) Commercial and (CTO) Technology/Innovation, our client is reinforcing its commitment to being an innovation and technology leader in its field with a modern organisational structure. Benefits Stability – Our client has been in business for almost 100 years. It has a global sales network and international research and manufacturing facilities. Influence – As CTO and Co-CEO, you will be the driving force behind innovation, business development and portfolio expansion. Together with the CCO, you will lead the business, develop new market segments and oversee the strategic development of the organisation. Growth – The focus is on exciting market segments with high growth potential, both geographically and in terms of applications. For example: medical, building automation/engineering, ruggedised applications, manufacturing and automation. Corporate Culture – A handover and onboarding process from the current incumbent will facilitate your efficient integration. The established and motivated team operates with short decision paths and is characterised by mutual trust and honesty. Risk Mitigation – Long-standing employees, stable customer and supplier relationships, combined with an international sales presence and a high degree of industry diversification, form the basis for solid risk mitigation. Role & Headquarter Role/function: CTO / Co-CEO Reporting: to the board of directors Headquarters: 30 minutes by car from the centre of Zurich Main tasks and focus Co-lead the group (with the CCO) in areas such as central service functions, e.g. HR, finance, strategic projects Development and implementation of the business strategy together with the CCO Innovation, portfolio and product development Development of new (high margin) applications Developing supplier relationships, especially in Asia Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management Management of standard and customised development projects IT/Technology and Technical Services Requirement profile / Experience Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or related field Minimum 5 years experience in electronic component development Minimum 3 years experience in leading development teams Minimum 3 years experience in electronic component product innovation Minimum of 3 years experience in managing, supporting and establishing development and manufacturing partnerships in Asia Personality profile Open, approachable and trustworthy personality with a focus on the essentials; fair, team-oriented, customer and solution focused. A dedicated engineer with strong entrepreneurial skills, passionate about challenges and driving innovation Hands-on, familiar with or seeking an SME environment where impactful contributions can and should be made An empathetic and motivating customer-focused personality who sees himself as a thought leader and innovation driver. Combines solution orientation, execution and perseverance with proven leadership in product innovation Common sense combined with proven track record and pragmatism Values of our client A culture of trust with high ethical standards, enthusiasm and passion, customer focused with the ambition to deliver the very best #J-18808-Ljbffr