Chief Executive Officer at a Leading FMCG Company in Myanmar

Chief Executive Officer at a Leading FMCG Company in Myanmar

• This role leads to the overall strategic direction, operational performance, commercial growth, and organizational governance of a fast-growing consumer goods manufacturing company
• Salary is Negotiable

The Role

The ideal candidate is a visionary business leader with deep expertise in consumer goods, manufacturing operations, and large-scale organizational management. They must excel at strategic planning, market development, financial leadership, and people development. The CEO will guide the company’s transformation, strengthen market leadership, and ensure operational excellence in alignment with group-level expectations

About the Company

The employer is a major consumer goods manufacturing company operating nationwide with multiple production facilities and distribution networks. The organization is part of a large, diversified business group in Myanmar with interests across various industries. The company emphasizes product quality, innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable business practices

Description

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement long-term business strategies to strengthen market position and expand into new categories and channels
• Drive transformation initiatives, innovation, and modernization of manufacturing operations
• Lead business planning, performance management, and annual strategic cycles

Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring productivity, cost efficiency, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
• Strengthen supply chain efficiency across sourcing, production, warehousing, and distribution
• Promote lean manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Commercial & Market Growth

• Lead commercial strategy for brand growth, market penetration, and product innovation
• Oversee sales, marketing, category development, and customer partnerships
• Ensure competitive pricing, brand positioning, and channel excellence

Financial Management

• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, investment planning, and cost optimization
• Review financial reports, forecasts, and KPIs to ensure sustainable profitability
• Ensure governance, internal controls, and risk management are fully compliant

People & Organizational Leadership

• Build a high-performance culture based on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop leadership talent across manufacturing, commercial, and support functions
• Ensure the organizational structure and capabilities match the company’s strategic ambitions

Stakeholder & Group Alignment

• Maintain strong relationships with group leadership, board members, and key external partners
• Provide timely, accurate, and transparent reports on business performance
• Represent the organization with regulators, strategic partners, and industry bodies

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations, safety standards, and industry compliance requirements
• Strengthen corporate governance and ethical business practices across all levels

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles within consumer goods, FMCG, or medium to large-scale FMCG manufacturing
• Proven success leading multi-functional teams and large operational setups
• Strong financial management, strategic planning, and commercial leadership capability
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience, preferably within diversified business groups

Benefits

Allowances and Bonuses

Career Growth Opportunities

Opportunity to drive large-scale transformation and national market growth

​For more information, contact Derek Aung on WhatsApp at +95-9-421-175-919