Job Description

The President of Wood Stone serves as Chief Culture Officer, responsible for setting the company's vision, of inspiring great experiences through amazing food; leading strategic direction; and driving operational excellence. This role serves as the face of the organization, aligning all business functions to achieve sustainable growth, innovation, profitability, and industry leadership.

We seek a dynamic leader who combines visionary thinking with operational expertise, financial acumen, and deep knowledge of the food equipment manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and execute the company's long-term strategic plan with measurable goals aligned to market trends and growth objectives
• Drive innovation culture to maintain a robust product pipeline and identify emerging market opportunities
• Establish strategic partnerships and expand market presence in new and existing segments

Operations & Performance

• Oversee daily operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and operational excellence
• Lead financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow optimization, and profitability enhancement
• Implement risk management strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Leadership & Culture

• Build and mentor a high-performing executive leadership team with focus on talent development and succession planning
• Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability, and high performance aligned with company values
• Serve as primary company spokesperson to stakeholders, customers, partners, media, and community

Governance & Stakeholder Relations

• Collaborate effectively with parent company leadership and provide transparent board reporting on performance and strategic initiatives
• Allocate capital strategically to maximize growth, efficiency, and return on investment
• Manage key stakeholder relationships and represent the company at industry events

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience with at least 5 years in executive roles
• 10-15 years of experience in food service equipment or manufacturing industries

Proven Track Record

• Demonstrated success driving profitable growth and executing business strategies
• Experience leading strategic planning, operations, finance, and sales functions
• Background in corporate governance, stakeholder management, and regulatory compliance
• Expertise in negotiations, change management, and innovation leadership

Essential Skills & Attributes:

Leadership Excellence

• Exceptional ability to inspire and mobilize teams with high emotional intelligence and cultural agility
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels

Strategic Thinking

• Visionary mindset with strong strategic planning and execution capabilities
• Decisive problem-solving abilities and sound judgment under pressure

Business Acumen

• Advanced financial expertise and adaptability in rapidly evolving markets
• Entrepreneurial drive with fearless approach to innovation and competitive positioning
• Results-oriented mindset with unwavering integrity and transparency

Wood Stone is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

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