Chief Executive Officer

Haldane Group, Newry, Co Down. For the first time in its 78-year history, the Haldane Group is seeking to appoint a non-family member as Group CEO. The current CEO, David Haldane, will be stepping up into the role of Executive Chair, while Ian Haldane will transition to a Non-Executive Director (NED) position on the Board. Youll be a visionary leader with a knack for driving growth and innovation. As group CEO youll lead the UKs 13th largest builders merchant (£179.8MN T/O) towards their ambitious goals. Youll have a proven track record in leadership, building a strategic vision, and be an expert at fostering a cohesive team towards clear goals. The Group CEO reports to the family board and leads the executive board. Your Professional Experience: Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team, ensuring the right people are in the right roles. Strategic Vision: Experience in driving change and transformation programs at a strategic level. Family-Owned Business: Understanding and appreciation of the dynamics of family-owned businesses. Growth Management: Proven track record of consistent business growth, ideally with experience of increasing customer satisfaction and employee engagement. Acquisitions:These are growth-focused positions, so youll have strategic-level experience integrating acquisitions into a wider business group. Digital Transformation: The company has completed a three-year digital transformation plan with all digital platforms current & operational, the new CEO must exploit the opportunities these bring to drive growth & productivity and accelerate these with AI implementation. Your Skills and Attributes: Entrepreneurial Spirit: Innovate and drive the business forward with an entrepreneurial mindset. People Development: Diplomatic and effective in developing and coaching the executive team. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to manage and interpret important data. Commercial Acumen: Focus on margin management and driving profit. Customer Focus: Commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction. Sustainability Commitment: The company is dedicated to sustainability, with a significant portion of energy from renewable sources. You'll drive this from a strategic level Tech Savvy: Understanding of how AI and other technologies can impact the business. Your Personal Qualities: Influential Leadership: Lead with influence and gravitas in board meetings. Adaptability: Comfortable with the complexity of working with multiple sites and driving efficiencies in shared services. Visionary: Capable of leading the next three-year plan for the business, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. About Haldane Group: The Haldane Group is one of the leading independent suppliers to the construction industry in the UK and Ireland, serving both trade customers and the general public. It is made up of Haldane Fisher NI, Haldane Fisher Isle of Man, Haldane Fisher UK, GE Robinson, Key Hardware, Plumbmaster and Bathline. As a family-owned business, the Company has come a long way since its founding in the centre of Newry in 1946 by Bob Haldane. From these modest beginnings, the Company has expanded to 25 locations across Northern Ireland, England and the Isle of Man employing over 700 people. The key factor in their growth has been the skill and commitment of their workforce, many of whom have been with the company for 20, 30 and even 40+ years. The business has grown organically and through acquisitions, but it still retains the high levels of personal service one would associate with a family-run business. They are predominantly a chain of builder and plumber merchants supplying a huge range of products everything from building materials to plumbing and heating, home improvement products to internal finish such as architectural ironmongery, bathrooms, doors and floors. The Group imports timber and timber products and is a leading manufacturer of machined timber as well as engineered roofing and flooring solutions in Ireland. Youll receive an attractive executive compensation package (information shared with candidates who meet the essential criteria). For more information: Please contact Michael Hewitt or Pankhuri Sarkar in confidence for more information or to request a copy of the candidate information pack. Closing Date: 11th December 2024 The Haldane Group has a strong and clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. It is their policy that all eligible persons shall have equal opportunity for employment and advancement on the basis of their ability, qualifications and aptitude for the work. Skills: Strategic Leadership Strategic Vision Corporate Development Strategic Planning Talent Development Benefits: LTIP Pension Fund