Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Proten International

Description

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic and operational leadership, driving business growth, financial performance, market expansion and organizational effectiveness. The role requires a commercially astute telecommunications executive with the ability to build strategic relationships, secure high-value contracts, develop partnerships and deliver sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate Board-approved strategy into actionable business plans, annual budgets, operating priorities and measurable performance targets.

• Lead business growth and operational scale-up, positioning the organization for national expansion and future regional market entry.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with C-suite executives, government officials, public-sector decision-makers, large enterprises, property developers, infrastructure owners, carriers and technology partners.

• Identify and develop strategic business opportunities, negotiate at executive level, and secure high-value contracts, wholesale capacity agreements, distribution partnerships and enterprise connectivity deals.

• Drive overall financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, customer retention, operating costs and capital allocation.

• Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to align network rollout, service quality, capacity, resilience and technology investments with commercial objectives.

• Work with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to strengthen sales and business development, strategic account management, pipeline governance and regional market execution.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, licence conditions, contractual obligations, data protection standards, health and safety policies and corporate governance frameworks.

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing executive team, establishing clear accountability, succession plans and a culture of ownership, collaboration and customer focus.

• Coordinate investor, lender and strategic-partner engagement with the Board and authorized group leadership, ensuring the availability of credible business plans, financial forecasts and performance reports.

• Monitor market developments, competitor activities, pricing strategies and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and maintain competitiveness.

• Provide regular and accurate Board reports on financial and operational performance, strategic risks, growth opportunities, capital requirements, major contracts and key delivery milestones.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 19 years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record in senior leadership within telecommunications, ISP, broadband, carrier services or enterprise connectivity.

• Demonstrated experience leading a business unit, operating company or major commercial or operational function, with direct accountability for business results.

• Strong executive-level relationships across enterprise, public-sector, carrier, infrastructure and technology ecosystems, supported by verifiable examples of business opportunities, transactions or partnerships personally advanced.

• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value commercial agreements and build lasting relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Strong financial acumen, strategic planning, operational management, corporate governance and risk-management capabilities.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, decision-making and stakeholder-management skills.

• A relevant degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Telecommunications, Economics or a related discipline is preferred.

• An MBA or relevant executive education will be an added advantage.

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Hiring Process

1. Application Review

We review your profile and application.

2. Initial Interview

A quick call to discuss the role & your goals.

3. Technical Assessment

Deep dive into your skills & experience.

4. Final Decision

Offer extended to successful candidates.

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