Chief Executive Officer - Kuala Lumpur - Businesslist

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for leading the company through its next phase of growth and transformation. This role requires a deep understanding of the semiconductor industry, preferably with experience in M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) services or cleanroom operations, as well as proven success in scaling businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's business strategy, focusing on growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Cultivate and maintain key business relationships, especially with clients and stakeholders in the semiconductor sector.
• Ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly, overseeing an 80-person team (including 70 engineers).
• Manage the financial health of the organization, including budget management, cost control, and setting strategic financial goals.
• Scale the business, driving revenues, improving profitability, and leading the company through a buyout transaction (70-80% ownership transfer).
• Bring an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving, identifying new opportunities and resources to grow the business in a competitive market.
• Utilize experience in M&E (HVAC/cleanroom) services or semiconductor manufacturing to lead projects related to cleanroom setups and maintain operational excellence in these areas.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in the semiconductor sector, with preference given to candidates with M&E (HVAC/cleanroom) experience, or those with buy-side/consumer experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven track record of scaling businesses with annual turnover of RM500 million or more.
• Extensive experience in business development and relationship-building within the semiconductor sector or related industries.
• Resourceful, diligent, strategic, and opportunistic, with ability to navigate complex challenges and drive business growth in an ever-changing environment.
• Aged 40 and above, with significant experience in leadership roles within large-scale businesses.

Desired Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and relationship-building.
• Ability to drive change and transformation within an established organization.
• Familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities within the semiconductor sector, particularly in the context of M&E services and cleanroom operations.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead a well-established, family-run business transitioning into a more structured corporate entity.
• A competitive salary of RM600,000 per annum and benefits package.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.