Chief Executive Officer

2 dagen geleden

Vlissingen, Nederland Oceanwide Expeditions via BDO Executive Search & Interim Voltijd
Introduction
  • CEO with a strong financial background sought for leading travel specialist organising small-scale activity-filled expedition cruises for travellers to Antarctica, Spitsbergen and Greenland.
  • Dynamic and hands-on leader who combines decisiveness, inspiration and an entrepreneurial spirit with vision and a strategic perspective and who will be instrumental in further professionalising and expanding this informal organisation.
  • Excellent benefits package, including an annual salary depending on background and experience of around €250,000, a bonus scheme and lease car.

Across more than 30 years, the current director-major shareholders have skilfully transformed the organisation from its pioneering phase into one of the largest tour operators to the polar regions. In light of the current director-major shareholder s/CEO s wish to step away from day-to-day operations and Oceanwide Expeditions further growth ambitions, BDO Executive Search & Interim is looking for a:

Chief Executive Officer / CEO
- an astute strategist with a strong financial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit who thrives on building meaningful relationships -

Position
Oceanwide Expeditions offers challenging travel programmes to the polar regions with minimum time spent on board, and maximum time exploring on shore. As CEO, you will further their vision of making an impact on people s lives and help expand the organisation.

As CEO, you will have ultimate responsibility for the success and growth of Oceanwide Expeditions; your decisions shape its trajectory and define its direction. Partnering with the CCO, you will form the executive team and work to translate the vision and long-term strategy into concrete actions and results to ensure the organisation s growth, profitability and continuity. You will report to the shareholders and chair shareholder meetings.

As CEO, your direct responsibilities span finance, IT, HR and operational management, including vessel operations and related activities. The CCO is responsible for sales, marketing, reservations, product development and logistics. Together with the CCO, you will guide the optimisation of vessel occupancy rates, overseeing and balancing the combined interests from a strategic perspective. As part of your role, you will serve as a sparring partner and coach for the management team.

Maintaining oversight of financial results, encompassing budgeting, reporting and risk management, is a key aspect of this role; you will work closely with the finance manager to achieve these objectives. As the CEO, you will make well-informed major financing and investment decisions, engaging in effective negotiations with external financing and other parties. You will liaise with external stakeholders, including banks and other financial institutions, shipyards and suppliers.

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