Ph3Chief Operating Officer (COO) /h3 p Brussels – Flemish Region /p pWe are looking for a Chief Operating Officer to join a permanent‑capital holding that acquires and supports family‑owned and entrepreneurial businesses to ensure their blong‑term /b bgrowth and sustainability /b. Currently owning around ba dozen SMEs /b, the group aims to acquire b2 to 4 new companies per year /b. /p h3Key points /h3 ul libRight-hand to the CEO /b, playing a key role in strategic and operational decisions /li libLead and structure the operational performance /b across the portfolio, with a direct impact at group level /li liWork within a central team of around fifteen people, while bclosely collaborating with leadership teams across the different SMEs /b /li libDrive operational excellence /b, bscalability /b and bvalue creation /b within portfolio companies /li libLong‑term approach : /b companies are retained to grow sustainably, far from short‑term resale strategies /li /ul pIn a context of growth and structuring, the team is looking for a Chief Operating Officer capable of bdriving performance /b, bstructuring operations /b, and having a bstrong and lasting impact /b across the group. /p h3Your role /h3 pAs a Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for bdriving operational performance /b and bstructuring the organization /b across the portfolio companies. /p pYour mission: btranslate strategy into execution /b, bbuild scalable operations /b and bensure sustainable performance improvement /b. /p h3Specifically /h3 ul libAssess and oversee each business /b: business model, operations, organization, financial performance, and market positioning /li libIdentify and drive key value creation levers /b across the portfolio /li liDefine strategic and operational priorities at both company and group level /liliImplement and monitor robust KPIs and performance frameworks /li libLead transformation and operational improvement initiatives /b /li libAlign and challenge management teams /b to ensure execution excellence /li liEnsure rigorous follow‑up and accountability on performance and initiatives /li liBuild and promote a performance‑driven, data‑oriented culture /li libAct as a trusted partner to CEOs /b of portfolio companies, supporting decision‑making and execution /li /ul h3Your profile /h3 ul lib10+ years of experience in operational leadership roles /b (COO, Head of Operations, General Management, etc.) /li liDegree in business, management, or equivalent /li liStrong understanding of business operations, performance drivers, and value creation in SMEs /li libStrategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities /b /li libProven leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders /b /li liHands‑on, structured, and results‑oriented approach /li libTrilingual: French – English – Dutch /b /li /ul pAre you looking for a role where you can drive operations at scale, work closely with CEOs, and have a direct impact on the growth and structuring of multiple companies? /p pThis opportunity combines strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a long‑term vision. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr