CEO – Electronics Business Unit (Full P&L, Leading Global Defence Supplier)

CEO – Electronics Business Unit Leading Global Defence Supplier | Global | Confidential Mandate

One of the fastest-growing industrial groups in Europe — and a globally leading defence supplier — is seeking a

CEO – Electronics

to lead and scale a strategically critical business unit.

This is not a maintenance mandate. This is a scale-up leadership opportunity in a structurally undersupplied defence electronics market.

The business unit is already performing strongly in its core markets and holds advanced capabilities in high-demand electronic components and systems. Backed by a financially robust and ambitious Group, the platform is positioned for accelerated organic growth and targeted M&A.

Your Mandate As CEO of the Electronics division, you will: Hold full end-to-end P&L responsibility Define and execute the growth strategy Lead all core functions (Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, R&D) Expand international defence customer relationships (including NATO and governmental stakeholders) Scale industrial and development capabilities Drive commercial expansion organically and via acquisitions You will report directly to Group leadership and play a key role in shaping the future of this high-growth platform.

Your Profile Proven CEO or Business Unit leadership experience with full P&L accountability Strong track record in

defence electronics

(non negotiable) Established relationships within NATO and international defence ecosystems Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary industrial organisations Commercially sharp, strategic, and execution-driven

Why Consider This Role? True executive autonomy Direct strategic impact within a global defence leader High-growth environment with strong capital backing Opportunity to build a critical asset in a geopolitically relevant sector

If this mandate aligns with your experience, I would welcome a confidential conversation. Direct message me or contact me discreetly to learn more.