Chief Country Officer

Overview

Lead UK operations, drive sales/profitability, manage team and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• health & safety
• legal compliance
• strategy development
• growth strategy
• team leadership
• customer relations

Tasks

-Ensure safe and efficient working conditions for all Nexans UK employees, including the proper management and maintenance of Milton Keynes Distribution Centre and Offices, respecting and deploying the rules regarding health and safety as well as environmental. -Act as a legal representative of Nexans Logistics, performing all duties related to this position and ensure they are fully met -Develop and implement the company's strategy and mission at the country level, aligning it with global corporate goals. -Ensure the company operates in full compliance with all UK legal and regulatory requirements. -Provide strategic leadership, direction, planning and execution of Power Grid & Connect profitable growth strategy and development in the UK -Lead, motivate, and mentor the UK management team and organization to achieve ambitious business objectives and continue to build on a positive company culture. -Develop and maintain relationships with Nexans Power Grid & Connect key customers including Electrical DSOs and electrical material distributors, integrators and installers.

Requirements

• problem solving
• business degree
• communication
• agile
• strategic
• senior management

What You Bring

-Problem solving mindset with ability to led the change -Education: A bachelor's or Master of Science degree in business administration, management, international business, or a related field is preferred. -Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, including at very senior levels. -English fluency; French proficiency would be advantageous -Commercial Acumen: A deep understanding of commercial value, market dynamics, and the ability to identify and manage risks. -Optimise OWC and maximise cash generation (Good financial understanding is key). -Agile project management -Strategic Thinking: A highly developed ability to think strategically and develop actionable roadmaps for growth. -Cross-Cultural Competence: Strong skills in cross-cultural communication, collaboration and promoting a positive team culture and employee engagement inline with Nexans values. -Experience: Extensive senior management experience in the relevant or similar industry and significant experience in managing operations and driving growth. -Strong financial management skills including working knowledge of P&L, cash flow and balance sheet.

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About Nexans

-Reinvented itself as a pure-play cable specialist. -Today it stands as the world’s second-largest cable maker. -Supplies ultra-long HVDC subsea links and outfitting floating solar installations. -Headquartered in Paris, with industrial sites in 41 countries, it blends century-long legacy with global reach. -Its cables help illuminate cities, power offshore wind farms, interconnect countries and electrify transport. -In recent years it streamlined around electrification, selling off non-core divisions to sharpen focus. -Invests in design and digital services—optimizing cable performance and reliability for modern networks.

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