President

CG Wellington
- Kitchener/Waterloo, ON

CG Wellington is seeking a new President to work closely with the Executive and Management Teams and lead each of the operating businesses, execute their plans and capitalize on industry opportunities that align with the vison and long-term strategic plans of the organization.

**The Company**

CG Wellington (“CGW”) is a family-owned, private investment firm focused on the agri-foods sector, primarily dairy production. Over the past 20 years, the company has made 20 acquisitions, with over 150 staff working out of seven locations, plus contract manufacturing in BC, NB and Belgium. CGW businesses serve over 70 international markets, with a particular growth focus on the SE Asian market. Other priority international markets include Eastern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. With high nutrient bioavailability, dairy production will continue to be an important source of protein and dietary fat.

CGW believes the strength of its companies is their people who bring passion and creativity to the team every day.

**The Opportunity**

After 20 years with CGW, the current President & CEO will withdraw from day-to-day operations to focus more on the Board Chair & CEO roles. The new President will be joining a profitable, financially sound business well positioned for future growth, both organically and through acquisition. Each operating business brings its own unique opportunities and challenges, providing the new President with countless ways to have an impact. With a strong Executive Team and Advisory Board in place, the new President will be able to focus on what is really important. CGW believes the strength of its companies are their people who bring their passion and creativity to the team every day.

**Why CG Wellington**

+ Excellent reputation in the marketplace and well positioned for substantial business growth, both domestically and internationally.

+ An organization that focusses on sustainability, accountability, innovation and embracing technology to meet the needs of customers.

+ A culture that is nurturing, customer focused and solutions oriented.

+ Solid financial position allows for continued growth and portfolio optimization.

+ Work with a strong CEO, who is recognized as an industry leader and highly respected in the market, to build a business that is successful, sustainable and profitable, while generating shareholder value.

**Position Overview**

The President will report directly to the CEO and will have overall responsibility for:
+ Leading the operating teams in each CGW company in order to execute on their plans to capitalize on opportunities that abound in the industry;
+ Working closely with Executive and Management Teams leading the operational areas of current operating companies within North America and Internationally and strives for efficient and effective operations, which meets or exceeds customer expectations for quality, innovation and on-time delivery;
+ Overseeing the annual business planning cycle;
+ Creating an environment for the operating teams to identify the operating company’s vision and direction and the long-term strategic needs;
+ Developing management and leadership capabilities in each operating company;
+ Ensuring business plans are aligned with CGW to include appropriate strategies to harvest opportunities;
+ Overseeing the integration of acquired businesses into CGW and/or current operating companies;
+ Maintaining primary supplier relationships that are open, transparent and mutually beneficial;
+ Ensuring product line mix is appropriate for the opportunities and company skill sets;
+ Creating working relationships with industry partners and influencers;
+ Assisting the CEO in developing long-term market strategy, financing sources and capital sources relationships; assist in evaluating acquisition targets and the strategy to integrate them, along with the Director of Finance;
+ Ensuring CGW anticipates and reacts appropriately to market trends and changing customer needs in its products and services;
+ Fostering a corporate culture that is positive and accountable and is conducive to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining top talent at all levels; and

+ Participating in Board of Director, Advisory Board and Family meetings as required.

**Position Responsibilities**

Business Operations

+ Driving efficiencies and process improvements that promote customer service, best practices in manufacturing, profitability, quality, safety and cost control.

+ Understanding cost drivers and opportunities to increase profitability on a consistent basis.

+ Works with the CGW team to ensure capital investments are on plan and the anticipated “return on investment” is being realized. Develops plans and strategies to deal with underperforming capital investments.

+ Accountable for the top line revenue, net sales, gross margin and EBIT for CGW.

Financial Operations and Management of CG Wellington

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