Global CCO Global Fruit Ingredients & Citrus Ingredients B2B

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER (FRUIT INGREDIENTS) B2B Preferred: 100% Cairo (Egypt) — Option: 50% Cairo / 50% Europe Global Food Ingredients Manufacturer Full‑time | Executive Leadership Start Date: Latest October 2026 About the Company Our client is investing 300 million USD in a state‑of‑the‑art production facility, positioning itself as one of the most advanced agri‑food manufacturers in the Middle East. The new plant produces a wide portfolio of high‑value ingredients for global B2B customers: Product Portfolio Citrus concentrates (orange, lemon, grapefruit) Tomato concentrates (competitive alternative to Italy/Spain for EU importers) Multi‑fruit purées (mango, guava, strawberry, tropical blends) Cloudy juice concentrates (first plant of its kind in the Middle East) IQF frozen fruits & vegetables (strawberries, broccoli, beans, artichokes) Freeze‑dried fruits & vegetables Customer Segments 1\. Blending Houses Use fruit purées, citrus & tomato concentrates, multi‑fruit blends, and cloudy juice concentrates. Supported by orange pulp cells, citrus aroma essences, and cold‑extracted oils for flavor enhancement. 2\. Food & Beverage Processors Purchase nutrient‑rich purées, concentrates, IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried strawberries, and citrus oils. Products engineered for efficient production, consistency, and premium quality. 3\. Retail & Food Service Ready‑to‑use IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried fruits, and NFC orange juice. Designed for convenience, sustainability, and superior freshness. 4\. Private Label Manufacturers Tailored solutions using purées, IQF fruits/vegetables, and freeze‑dried ingredients. Flexible formats and packaging to help brands differentiate in competitive markets. Global Markets North America – beverage companies, private label brands Europe – competing with Spain, Italy, Germany in citrus & tomato concentrates Asia – tropical purées and freeze‑dried ingredients GCC / Middle East – strong demand for juice concentrates and frozen produce About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead global commercial strategy, revenue growth, and market expansion for a fast‑growing sustainable fruit & citrus ingredients business. This is a high‑impact executive role driving Sales, Marketing, Category Management, and Business Development across international markets (US, Europe, GCC). The ideal leader brings deep B2B food ingredients expertise , a strong citrus background , and an established global customer network with traders, blenders, beverage manufacturers, and industrial food companies. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Develop and execute a global commercial strategy for fruit & citrus ingredients 🔹 Drive revenue growth, market penetration, and customer retention 🔹 Lead Sales, Marketing, Category Directors, and Business Development teams 🔹 Oversee strategic accounts, partnerships, and distribution channels 🔹 Shape market‑specific product portfolios and innovation roadmaps 🔹 Build strong relationships with traders, blenders, B2B manufacturers 🔹 Lead pricing strategy, margin optimization, and P&L performance 🔹 Strengthen digital marketing, trade marketing, and lead generation 🔹 Integrate AI tools to enhance commercial efficiency and decision‑making 🔹 Develop and mentor a high‑performance commercial organization 20+ years in commercial leadership 7+ years in senior executive roles Strong background in B2B food ingredients (mandatory) ✔ Citrus ingredients experience strongly preferred ✔ Proven track record with top international companies Experience in juices, concentrates, IQF, fruit derivatives ✔ Global market experience in US & Europe (mandatory) ✔ Existing customer base & strong networking with industry players ✔ Ability to scale commercial operations and drive international expansion Competencies Strategic market analysis & commercial planning Sales & revenue optimization Product & category management P&L ownership & financial acumen Digital marketing & branding International business development Supply chain & logistics understanding Leadership, team development, and change management Customer‑centric mindset Languages 🇬🇧 English (required) 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 French, Italian, or Spanish (strong plus)