Chief Operating Officer | Northern Netherlands

Retained Executive Search

Goldstone Associates has been retained to appoint a Chief Operating Officer for a confidential, capital-intensive industrial business entering a significant new phase of growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO and joining the executive leadership team, this is a rare opportunity to shape the operational future of a business as it scales its production capability and strengthens the foundations for long-term growth.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the company's principal industrial operation, leading operational performance whilst overseeing a significant expansion programme.

Beyond day-to-day operations, the role will focus on building the systems, governance and organisational capability required to support future growth.

We're interested in speaking with executives who can demonstrate:

• Senior operational leadership within a complex industrial, manufacturing, process, energy or engineering environment.

• A proven track record of leading operational growth, expansion or transformation within capital-intensive businesses.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L accountability.

• Experience working with Boards, investors and executive stakeholders.

• The ability to build high-performing teams, embed operational excellence and lead through change.

This appointment offers the opportunity to join a business at an important stage of its evolution, where operational leadership will play a defining role in its future success.

Location: Northern Netherlands

For a confidential discussion, or to request further information, please contact us directly.

Goldstone Associates

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Chief Operating Officer