Leadership Opportunity
The Executive Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the petrochemical industry remains a cornerstone of Europe's industrial base while transitioning toward a more sustainable, circular, and low-carbon economy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Board Support: Provide strategic advice and support to the Petrochemicals Europe Board on matters such as planning, priority settings, and decision-making. Prepare and present agenda items, proposals, updates, and reports to guide decision-making.
2. Strategic & Change Leadership: Direct and coordinate activities related to Petrochemicals Europe and its associated Cefic sector groups. Implement Board policy decisions and align sectoral priorities with Cefic's broader policy agenda.
3. Leverage Interests: Foster collaboration between Policy Councils and Industry Sectors as an active member of the Cefic Leadership Team. Participate in CEFIC programme councils and fora.
4. Advocacy & Representation: Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the European petrochemical industry. Represent the sector in regulatory, political, and public forums across Europe and globally.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including EU institutions, member companies, national and international associations, and global partners.
6. Policy & Regulatory Affairs: Lead the sector's engagement on key policy areas such as climate change, energy, REACH, HSE, and sustainability. Ensure the sector's voice is heard in shaping EU legislation and industrial strategy on key themes.
7. Team & Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of the Petrochemicals Europe team. Provide leadership, mentorship, and staff/team development. Manage budget, cash flows, contracts, and invoicing.
Candidate Profile
* Experience: Extensive leadership experience in the global petrochemical, oil, and/or chemical sectors. Proven track record in managing complex stakeholder environments and driving strategic change initiatives.
* Expertise: Deep knowledge of petrochemical manufacturing technology, markets, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability challenges. Experience in project management, crisis management, and public affairs is highly valued.
* Education: Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Multilingual capabilities and international exposure are strong assets.
* Leadership Style: Visionary, collaborative, resilient. Able to navigate political as well as industrial landscapes, with the ability to align diverse views. Open-minded, trusted partner, inspire teams, and represent the industry with credibility and authority.