CEO

Silvalis

is a vertically integrated Australian forestry and sandalwood business with a strong provenance story, long‑term resource security, and deep relationships across the global natural products, fragrance, and flavours sectors.

The company manages and markets

Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) —a species with unique cultural, ecological, and commercial value. Silvalis has access to

long‑term, reliable supply over the next 25+ years .

The brand is built on:

Authenticity

(true Australian provenance)

Sustainable and ethical harvesting

Transparent chain‑of‑custody

Respect for Aboriginal cultural heritage

Consistent quality and supply reliability

Silvalis services global buyers across fragrance, flavour, incense, aromatherapy, and specialty wood markets.

The company is privately owned, profitable, and entering a new phase of growth expansion domestically and internationally.

Opportunity Silvalis is seeking a

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

to lead the company into its next phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity to take stewardship of a uniquely positioned Australian natural‑products business with global market demand, strong supply fundamentals, and multi‑decade commercial visibility.

The incoming CEO will:

Run and grow an established, profitable enterprise

Lead expansion into new product grades, new markets, and new customer segments

Strengthen the operational and commercial platform for scale

Build a high‑performing senior team

Professionalise systems, reporting, and governance

Drive EBITDA growth and prepare the business for eventual sale or capital event

The founders will transition into

Chair / Board roles , providing strategic oversight while stepping back from day‑to‑day operations. The CEO will have full operational and strategic authority (within agreed delegation limits).

Key Responsibilities A. Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute Silvalis’ 3–5 year strategic plan

Expand our international markets (India, Asia, Middle East, EU, US)

Explore product diversification

Identify and evaluate M&A, JV, and value‑add‑tion opportunities

Build the brand’s global reputation for provenance, quality, and sustainable supply

B. Operational Management

Lead daily operations across procurement, processing, logistics, compliance, and customer fulfilment

Strengthen QA/QC systems and maintain a verified chain‑of‑custody

Oversee safety, environmental compliance, and risk management

Drive operational efficiency and margin improvement

Grow revenue through new and existing customers, sectors, and geographies

Maintain key relationships with customers

Lead commercial negotiations, tenders, and long‑term supply agreements

Build predictable demand pipelines

Own the P & L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

Deliver consistent EBITDA growth

Implement stronger financial controls, KPIs, and board reporting

Manage working capital, inventory, and capital expenditure

E. People & Culture

Lead the senior leadership team (Operations, Finance, HSE, Commercial)

Strengthen capability across the business

Build a performance‑oriented culture grounded in safety, quality, and accountability

Recruit and mentor future leaders

F. Exit / Capital Event Preparation

Build due‑diligence‑ready reporting and governance

Implement structures attractive to strategic acquirers or investors

Drive valuation uplift through operational and commercial excellence

Candidate Profile Experience

10+ years senior leadership experience in forestry, agriculture, natural products, FMCG, supply chain, or adjacent heavy‑industry sectors

Demonstrated success driving growth in a mid‑market business ($20M–$100M typical background)

Strong commercial acumen, with experience negotiating long‑term supply or commodity contracts

Experience scaling a business across international markets

Operational discipline: safety, compliance, yield optimisation, quality control

Experience working with founder‑led companies is highly advantageous

M&A, vertical integration, or exit‑preparation exposure is a strong plus

Capabilities

Strategic thinker + strong operator (rare combination)

Relationship builder with gravitas and authenticity

Financial literacy and comfort with data‑led decision‑making

Leadership maturity: builds trust, sets direction, holds people accountable

Comfortable working in a business with history, culture, and multi‑stakeholder inputs

Deep respect for the cultural significance of Australian sandalwood

Personal Style

Low ego, high accountability

Hands‑on when needed, strategic where required

Values‑based leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset with corporate discipline

Passion for natural resources, sustainability, and long‑term stewardship

Compensation Package $250,000 – $275,000 + Super

Short‑Term Incentive, (STI): Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) are offered.

Reporting Structure CEO > Board Quarterly board meetings + monthly performance reporting

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