Group Executive Director, Strategy & Business Development
Full-time
Bridgemead Consulting
Job title : Group Executive Director, Strategy & Business Development
Job Location : Kwara Deadline : August 15, 2026 Quick Recommended LinksJob Description
- The Group Executive Director, Strategy & Business Development will lead the Group's long-term growth agenda by driving corporate strategy, business development, mergers & acquisitions, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and investment initiatives across its manufacturing, steel, mining, energy, infrastructure, and related businesses.
- The role will work closely with the Board, GMD/CEO, and subsidiary leadership to enhance competitiveness, profitability, and sustainable growth across Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Group's long-term strategic plan, annual business plans, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
- Drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities, leading regional expansion, developing strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and revenue diversification initiatives.
- Lead mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, investment evaluations, commercial due diligence, negotiations, post-merger integration, and Board investment proposals.
- Establish strategic KPIs, monitor execution across subsidiaries, oversee portfolio optimization, resource allocation, and provide strategic performance reports to Executive Management and the Board.
- Build a market intelligence function through industry analysis, competitive benchmarking, market research, and strategic outlook reporting.
- Strengthen relationships with government agencies, regulators, investors, development finance institutions, and international partners while supporting investor relations and capital-raising initiatives.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Strategy & Business Development function, fostering innovation, succession planning, and continuous improvement across the Group.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, or a related discipline.
- MBA in Strategy, Finance, Economics, International Business, Industrial Management, or a related field is required.
- Professional certifications such as CIoD, CFA, CIMA, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- 15 20 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 10 years in executive strategy, corporate development, business development, investment management, or corporate planning roles.
- Proven experience within Manufacturing, Steel, Mining, Infrastructure, Industrial Production, Energy, or Conglomerates, with strong exposure to business transformation, M&A, multi-business operations, African market expansion, investor relations, and capital raising.
Key Competencies:
- Corporate Strategy & Business Development.
- Mergers & Acquisitions.
- Investment Analysis & Financial Modelling.
- Strategic Planning & Business Transformation.
- Market Intelligence & Portfolio Management.
- Corporate Finance & Risk Assessment.
- Commercial Negotiation & Stakeholder Management.
- Executive Leadership & Change Management.
- Strategic Thinking, Innovation & Commercial Acumen.
Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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