Hospitality

Managing Director At Adexen

Adexen·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
HospitalityFull TimeContract
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Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will have full P&L responsibility and lead business strategy, commercial growth and operational performance, with a strong focus on road transport and contract logistics.
  • Reporting to regional executive leadership, the Managing Director will drive profitable growth, operational excellence and the development of integrated logistics solutions in line with the Group's strategy.

Strategy & Commercial Development

  • Define and execute the company's strategy and business plans for Nigeria.
  • Identify new business opportunities, win strategic contracts and expand existing customer relationships.
  • Work closely with regional commercial teams to develop competitive pricing, customer solutions and coordinated business development initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with key customers, authorities, regulators and industry stakeholders.
  • Leverage the Group's international capabilities to deliver integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Operations & Financial Performance

  • Assume full accountability for the company's P&L, budgets, profitability, cash flow and working capital.
  • Lead road transport and contract logistics operations, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective service delivery.
  • Optimise fleet utilisation, cost per kilometre, maintenance expenditure and asset lifecycle performance.
  • Oversee capital investment in transport assets, warehouses and logistics infrastructure.
  • Establish performance indicators and drive improvements in productivity, service quality and operating margins.
  • Lead operational transformation, digitalisation and technology adoption.

Leadership, Safety & Governance

  • Lead and develop large, multicultural teams, building a culture of accountability, collaboration and performance.
  • Drive talent development, succession planning and effective employee relations.
  • Champion health, safety and employee wellbeing across all operations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, Group policies and corporate governance standards.
  • Implement risk management, business continuity and crisis response frameworks.
  • Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility into operational decisions.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline. An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in logistics or supply chain, including at least 8 years in senior executive or Managing Director-equivalent positions within a multinational logistics organisation.
  • Proven experience with full commercial P&L accountability at business-unit or operating-company level.
  • Direct operational experience in road transport and/or contract logistics in Sub-Saharan Africa is essential. Nigerian market experience is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of fleet economics, asset utilisation, maintenance cost control and logistics profitability. Experience managing fleets of 500 or more vehicles is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in revenue growth, new client acquisition, contract negotiation and key account development.
  • Experience leading large, diverse teams of at least 200 employees.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively within a multinational matrix organisation.
  • Track record in operational transformation, business improvement or turnaround programmes.
  • Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking and a practical, hands-on leadership approach.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Resilience and adaptability in complex African operating environments.
  • Willingness to be based in Nigeria and undertake frequent regional and international travel.
  • Candidates must demonstrate direct road transport and/or contract logistics experience alongside full commercial P&L ownership.
  • We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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Company

Adexen

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 19, 2026

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