Drayton are delighted to be partnering with a leading group in the Food and Ingredients industry to appoint a Director of Corporate Development. This is a newly created senior leadership role, working alongside the senior leadership team across an expanding portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses.
The Director of Corporate Development will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the group, working across its businesses to strengthen business performance and deliver strategic priorities.
In This Role You Will:
- Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, CFO and business unit Managing Directors, providing constructive challenge and helping translate strategic priorities into clear, deliverable actions.
- Support businesses within the group to improve performance and deliver their commercial and operational growth plans.
- Drive the effective delivery of key strategic and operational initiatives across the group.
- Lead and facilitate the effective integration of acquired businesses.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and value creation across the portfolio.
Requirements:
- Relevant B2B experience within Food or Ingredients, or an adjacent regulated environment.
- Strong operating and P&L experience, with the operational, commercial, and financial credibility to engage senior business leaders as a peer.
- Experience operating across a group or portfolio structure, ideally within a growing, entrepreneurial organisation.
- Proximity to M&A and post-acquisition integration.
- A proven strategic operator, able to turn strategy into action through hands-on problem-solving, clear prioritisation and strong delivery discipline.
The Ideal Profile:
- A highly credible, low-ego leader who builds trust quickly and develops strong, collaborative relationships.
- Commercially sharp and confident challenging assumptions, while knowing when to listen, support and allow others to retain ownership.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and energised by fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
- A pragmatic, hands-on problem solver who combines strategic thinking with the ability to get close to businesses, people and issues when required.
- A strong and adaptable communicator, able to engage, challenge and influence a broad range of senior stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an acquisitive and well-backed international group and play a central role in supporting its next phase of growth.
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Director of Corporate Development employer: Drayton
At The Drayton, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a vibrant community that values exceptional service and innovative design. As a Chief of Staff, you will join a passionate, predominantly female team dedicated to redefining flexible office spaces, offering you the opportunity to shape our growth while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and collaboration. With competitive salaries and a focus on creating outstanding working environments, The Drayton is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic setting.
