Leadership decisions often precede formal announcements.

Böhler & Partner is currently engaging with experienced Managing Directors and General Managers for upcoming international leadership roles in industrial and operational environments.

Several organizations we advise are preparing concrete next steps in the internationalization and relocation of production and operational structures.

Across Europe and beyond, companies are actively rethinking their production footprints and governance models.

New sites are being evaluated.

Existing operations are being restructured.

International leadership roles are taking shape.

Before these roles are formally mandated, we speak with leaders who are ready to step into responsibility when timing and context align.

The role

Depending on mandate and configuration, responsibilities may include:

Overall leadership of an international production or operational site

Setup, stabilization, or transformation of operations abroad

Governance, performance, and leadership development in complex environments

Close interaction with ownership, boards, and central functions

This is not a standardized role.

It is a senior leadership responsibility shaped by context.

Who we are speaking with

You have held responsibility as:

Managing Director / General Manager

CEO, Country Head, or Senior Operational Leader

Executive with experience in industrial, production, or transformation settings

You are comfortable operating internationally.

You have led teams through change.

You understand responsibility beyond job descriptions.

What to expect

A confidential executive-level conversation

Discussion of concrete scenarios and emerging mandates

No mass process, no speculative interviews

Discretion as a given

We engage early, because leadership readiness matters when momentum builds.

Your role

In upcoming mandates, you may take responsibility for:

Leading an international production or operational site with full P&L accountability

Establishing or transforming operations abroad, including governance, structure, and leadership setup

Aligning local execution with central strategy, ownership expectations, and board requirements

Building and leading senior management teams in complex, cross-cultural environments

Driving performance, stability, and scalability during phases of transition

This role is defined by context, not templates.

Scope and responsibility evolve with the mandate.

Your responsibilities

Depending on the situation, your focus may include:

Overall operational and organizational leadership

Setup or restructuring of production, supply chain, and operational processes

Implementation of governance, reporting, and decision structures

Leadership through change, uncertainty, and growth

Acting as a trusted counterpart to shareholders, boards, and executive leadership

This is a hands-on leadership role with strategic relevance.

Your profile

You bring experience such as:

Proven responsibility as Managing Director, General Manager, CEO, or equivalent

Leadership experience in industrial, production, or operational environments

Exposure to international operations, site setups, relocations, or transformations

Strong understanding of governance, performance management, and execution

The ability to lead senior teams across cultures and functions

You are comfortable operating without predefined answers.

You take responsibility when structures are still forming.

What distinguishes this opportunity

International scope with real operational responsibility

Mandates in formation, not post hoc replacements

High level of trust, discretion, and senior engagement

Roles shaped by situation, not by job description

Next step

If this resonates, we invite you to share a short profile, your CV and LinkedIn link.

We will arrange a confidential initial conversation to explore fit, timing, and context.

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