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Chief Executive Officer

Category

Management

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/28/2026
3 days left

Employer / Company

Uganda Baati logo
Uganda Baati
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Description (Public)

The CEO will provide strategic leadership to drive sustainable growth, profitability and long-term value creation for Uganda Baati Limited (UBL). The role carries full P&L accountability and is responsible for business strategy, commercial performance, stakeholder engagement, governance, operational excellence and talent development. The successful candidate will strengthen market leadership, foster a high-performance culture, ensure compliance with Group standards and deliver sustainable shareholder value while aligning UBL's strategic objectives with the broader Safal Group vision. Duty station: Kampala, Uganda.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide overall strategic leadership and direction to the business, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability and long-term value creation, fully aligned with the Safal Group's vision, mission, objectives, governance standards and regulatory requirements
  • Lead the annual business planning process and deliver against agreed strategic and financial objectives
  • Own full P&L performance, driving revenue growth, margin management and cost discipline
  • Strengthen market leadership across the roofing and building solutions sector
  • Foster a high-performance culture and develop talent and succession plans across the business
  • Ensure compliance with Group governance standards and regulatory requirements
  • Manage stakeholder engagement across the Safal Group, regulators, customers, suppliers and the wider market
  • Drive operational excellence across manufacturing, commercial and support functions

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or a related field
  • Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Business or Management is an added advantage
  • 20+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
  • At least 10 years in a senior business leadership role with full P&L accountability within a Group or multinational environment
  • Proven experience leading businesses with annual revenues exceeding USD 150 million

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic leadership and commercial acumen
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Proven ability to drive transformation and business growth
  • Decision-making under ambiguity and strong problem-solving capability
  • Talent development, succession planning and team leadership

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