Our client, a diversified and growing business group, is looking for a Chief Business Development & Performance to work closely with the CEO in evaluating, developing, and executing new business ventures across multiple industries.

This is a highly strategic yet hands-on role for someone who can turn business ideas into viable projects, assess their commercial potential, and drive them from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the CEO to identify and evaluate new business opportunities and ventures.
Conduct business feasibility studies, financial calculations, projections, and ROI assessments.
Develop business cases and provide data-driven recommendations to support investment and business decisions.
Assess opportunities across a broad range of industries and business models, including but not limited to mining, hospitality, F&B, media, and other emerging sectors.
Lead and manage projects from initial concept, feasibility assessment, and planning through execution.
Monitor project and business performance against targets, budgets, and timelines.
Identify commercial opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation.
Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing commercial insights and recommendations for new ventures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of relevant experience in business development, strategy, consulting, corporate development, investment, or project management.
Candidates with a management/strategy consulting background are highly preferred.
Strong experience in business analysis, financial modelling, feasibility studies, and project evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to execution.
Comfortable working across multiple industries and unfamiliar business models.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present recommendations to C-level executives.
Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Chief Business Development and Performance