ExploreWestMY Hiring! Full Time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 18,000 - Ricebowl

JOB SUMMARY

The CEO will have overall responsibility for the strategic, commercial and operational leadership of the existing schools, while simultaneously developing and executing the organisation's broader growth strategy.

A key priority of the role will be to:

• Strengthen and expand the existing schools.
• Improve enrolment, retention, financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Identify and develop opportunities for new campuses and school locations.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
• Evaluate potential acquisitions, investments and education-sector opportunities.
• Ensure that expansion is undertaken without compromising academic quality, school culture or financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute the group's strategy for growth, profitability and long-term sustainability.
• Strengthen the performance and market position of the existing schools.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for new campuses, acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures.

2. Financial & Commercial Management

• Oversee financial performance, budgets, cash flow, profitability and commercial KPIs.
• Drive enrolment growth, student retention and revenue development across existing schools.
• Evaluate investments, expansion opportunities and new revenue streams.

3*. Academic & Operations*

• Work closely with the Principal and academic team to maintain high educational standards and student outcomes.
• Oversee effective school operations, ensuring efficiency, quality and a positive learning environment.

4. People, Governance & Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing senior management team.
• Maintain strong governance, compliance, risk management and internal controls.
• Build effective relationships with the Board, shareholders, parents, staff, authorities, investors and strategic partners.

5. Board Reporting & Strategic Execution

• Present strategic plans, financial performance and expansion proposals to the Board.
• Translate Board-approved strategies into clear plans, KPIs and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure the successful execution of key growth and transformation initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 10+ years of senior management experience.
• Experience in education, preferably international/private schools.
• Strong commercial, financial and business development skills.
• Proven track record in enrolment growth, revenue generation and business expansion.
• Experience in partnerships, JVs, acquisitions or new campus development is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of the Malaysian education market.

Pay: RM12,000.00 - RM18,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person