About the Job
Position Title:
Group General Manager (GM)
Reports To:
President, East African Business Group
Position Summary
The Group General Manager (GM) will serve as a core executive operational leader driving strategic execution, commercial expansion, and operational performance across the business portfolio. Reporting directly to the President, the GM will provide high-level leadership, optimize operational efficiency, ensure financial sustainability, and foster organizational growth across all operational entities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Work alongside the President to formulate, communicate, and implement long-term corporate strategies, business expansion initiatives, and annual business plans.
Operational Management:
Oversee day-to-day operations across group subsidiaries and business units, ensuring alignment with corporate targets, operational efficiencies, and quality standards.
Financial Performance & Governance:
Direct financial planning, annual budgeting, risk assessment, and resource allocation to ensure optimal ROI, profitability, and cost discipline.
Executive Reporting:
Generate comprehensive operational and financial performance reports directly to the President, providing strategic recommendations and actionable insights.
Commercial & Business Growth:
Identify new market opportunities, lead strategic partnerships, and enhance the Group's commercial footprint in relevant regional and international markets.
Organizational & Team Development:
Lead, mentor, and evaluate subsidiary heads and senior department managers, building a high-performance executive leadership culture.
Compliance & Governance:
Ensure all group operations comply with legal requirements, regulatory standards, trade compliance frameworks, and internal corporate governance policies.
About You
Academic Qualifications & Experience
Master's Degree:
MA / MSc / MBA Degree: Minimum of 8 years of proven managerial experience in a dynamic operational or executive environment.
Doctorate Degree:
PhD / Doctorate Degree: Minimum of 10 years of proven managerial experience in corporate management or executive leadership.
Relevant Fields of Study:
Business Administration, Management, Strategic Management, Economics, Finance, International Business, International Trade, or other closely related disciplines.
Key Competencies & Attributes
Proven track record of strategic planning and cross-functional leadership in complex business environments.
Exceptional financial acumen, analytical rigor, and expertise in P&L oversight and budget management.
Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, international trade relations, and commercial expansion.
Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
High ethical standards, strategic vision, and decisive executive problem-solving capabilities.
Requirement Skill
Communication
Attention to detail
Problem solving