Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director
Core
Lead the strategic direction and overall operations of a protected-cropping vegetable farm, overseeing expansion from 500 to 1,800 greenhouses and managing commercial, financial, and production functions.
Role type
Senior IC CEO/Managing Director
Builds
Protected-cropping vegetable production (cucumbers, tomatoes, ginger, chillies) for wholesale and retail markets across eastern Australia.
Domain
Agriculture / Protected-cropping horticulture
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, financial management, corporate governance, operational leadership, stakeholder negotiation, regulatory compliance, team selection, budgeting, investment decision-making
Preferred skills
Experience in protected-cropping horticulture, fresh produce growing/packing, agribusiness management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Determine and review business objectives and strategies within the Board framework; oversee operations, scientific specialists, sales, and office functions; manage financial performance and capital expenditure for expansion; maintain wholesale market relationships; ensure compliance with agricultural and workplace legislation; lead senior staff selection and foster workplace culture.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC