Chief Executive Officer

The Client Our client is a national red meat processor, wholesaler, and exporter with annual turnover of $180–$220 million and around 240 staff across seven sites in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. Established in 1981, the company has grown from a family‑run butcher into a trusted supplier of premium meat products to domestic and international customers. Following its recent acquisition by a well‑capitalised private investment firm, the business is poised for strategic transformation and profitable growth. With strong brand equity and a high barrier to entry, this is a rare opportunity to lead a solid, scalable platform with a reputation for quality and reliability.

The Role Reporting to the Board, the CEO will lead national operations through a period of performance improvement and growth. The focus will be on operational efficiency, disciplined execution, and market expansion.

Key responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of a multi‑site protein processing and export business

Drive operational transformation and improve net profit margin

Build a culture of performance, data‑led decision‑making and accountability

Expand Australian market presence and develop export channels into Asia, the Middle East, and the USA

Oversee safety, sustainability, and compliance across all sites

Lead a high‑performing executive team and build a unified organisational culture

Report regularly on financial, strategic, and operational performance

About You You’re an experienced CEO or senior executive in the red meat, protein, or FMCG export sectors. You thrive in fast‑paced, private capital environments and bring proven commercial acumen and leadership to drive measurable results.

Key criteria:

Executive‑level experience with full P&L responsibility in a multi‑site manufacturing/export setting

Proven track record in margin improvement, efficiency, and cultural transformation

Skilled in financial interpretation, analytics, and performance metrics

Familiarity with post‑acquisition transformation and integration

Strong understanding of export markets across Asia, the Middle East, and the USA

Energetic, decisive, and commercially minded, with excellent stakeholder communication skills

The Benefits: This role offers substantial opportunity to shape the future of a well‑established, growth‑ready business.

Up to – $400,000 net, base salary, commensurate with experience

Short‑ and long‑term incentive plans based on financial and operational performance

Relocation support available

Flexible location across Australia, with regular national and international travel

Work closely with a highly experienced Executive Director and supportive board

Choose Agri Talent Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. For more information, please contact Bruce Highfield, on 0473597731.

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