Chief Executive & Business Operations Leadership

Chief Executive & Business Operations Leadership | 100% Remote | International Markets

You have led teams. You have managed businesses. Now take ownership of the bigger picture.

Our client is a high-revenue, fast-growing international tech and digital economy company, operating across 10 international markets. We name them on the first call. They are looking for senior executives who can drive business performance, lead organisational growth and turn strategic direction into measurable results.

This opportunity is suited to experienced business leaders who have operated at CEO, COO or Chief Transformation Officer level and are ready to take ownership of business-wide outcomes.

About the role

You will work closely with the board, founders and senior leadership team to shape the company's direction, strengthen operations and drive its next phase of growth.

This is an ownership role. You are expected to understand the business at every level, identify what needs to change, make decisions and ensure that the organisation delivers.

Depending on your background, you may lead the entire business, oversee day-to-day operations or take charge of major transformation initiatives.

What you will do

• Define and execute the company's business strategy, long-term vision and growth priorities.
• Lead business operations across multiple international markets, ensuring performance, accountability and operational efficiency.
• Translate strategic objectives into business plans, KPIs and measurable deliverables.
• Build, develop and manage senior leadership teams across different functions.
• Identify opportunities for business expansion, market entry, operational improvement and revenue growth.
• Drive organisational transformation, including restructuring, process optimisation and change management.
• Establish governance frameworks, performance management systems and leadership accountability.
• Work closely with finance and functional leaders on budgeting, resource allocation and business performance.
• Monitor business risks and ensure operational decisions align with the company's commercial objectives.

Relevant leadership positions

CEO – Chief Executive Officer

• Own the overall business direction, corporate strategy and long-term vision.
• Make major commercial, financial and organisational decisions.
• Lead the executive team and report business performance to the board or shareholders.
• Identify new markets, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.

COO – Chief Operating Officer

• Oversee daily business operations and cross-functional execution.
• Improve operational efficiency, productivity and cost management.
• Establish operational KPIs, reporting structures and accountability.
• Ensure teams and departments execute business objectives effectively.

Chief Transformation Officer

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation and organisational change.
• Identify outdated processes and introduce scalable operating models.
• Drive digital transformation, automation and technology adoption.
• Manage transformation roadmaps, stakeholder alignment and implementation outcomes.

What you need

• Significant senior leadership experience as a CEO, COO, Chief Transformation Officer or equivalent.
• A proven track record managing business operations, strategic initiatives or large-scale organisational growth.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and senior management stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Experience working across multiple markets or within an international business environment.
• Strong decision-making, stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluent English. Additional Asian languages are an advantage.

What you get

• Competitive executive-level remuneration, based on experience and scope of responsibility.
• Performance-based incentives linked to business and leadership outcomes.
• 100% remote working arrangement.
• Opportunities to influence business strategy and lead major organisational initiatives.
• Direct access to the founders and senior decision-makers.
• A fast-moving environment with autonomy, ownership and minimal bureaucracy.

What to expect

A short call with OrgScale Recruitment, followed by two interviews with the hiring team, sometimes a third. We update you within 5 working days after each step. Your offer comes in writing before you resign. We charge candidates nothing. The hiring company pays our fee.