SEGI PERKASA (M) SDN BHD Hiring! Full Time Chief Executive Officer in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

About the Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the organization through its next phase of transformation, scaling the business from a specialized service provider into a market-leading, technology-driven strategic partner. The CEO will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s long-term growth strategy, driving commercial expansion across the Energy and Marine sectors, and accelerating the adoption of robotics, AI-driven solutions, automation, and environmentally sustainable technologies. This role carries full accountability for the company’s commercial performance, P&L, strategic direction, operational excellence, organizational development, and stakeholder relationships.

What You Will Do

1. Strategic Vision & Market Transformation

• Define and execute a 5-year strategic roadmap to transform the organization into a technology-driven Industry 4.0 solutions provider.
• Drive the integration and commercialization of robotics, AI-driven waste optimization, automated solids control, advanced oil recovery, and other emerging technologies.
• Develop and implement innovative business models that transition the organization from traditional service-fee structures toward value-based and outcome-based commercial models.
• Strengthen the company’s market positioning as a strategic partner supporting clients’ safety, operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and Net-Zero objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and industry opportunities that can create new revenue streams and competitive advantages.
• Lead organizational transformation and ensure the company's strategy remains aligned with evolving Energy, Marine, Environmental, and Industrial markets.

2. Commercial Excellence & Business Growth

• Lead the overall commercial strategy and drive sustainable revenue and profitability growth.
• Personally develop and maintain high-level relationships with C-suite decision-makers across National Oil Companies (NOCs), International Oil Companies (IOCs), FPSO operators, refineries, petrochemical companies, and Tier-1 EPC contractors.
• Develop and execute market-entry strategies across new geographies, industries, and customer segments.
• Evaluate and execute strategic alliances, partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions, and other inorganic growth opportunities.
• Develop a robust Agency & Distributorship business to represent complementary technologies and establish a broader one-stop-shop offering for industrial facility maintenance and related services.
• Strengthen the company’s value proposition and market differentiation through technology, operational excellence, safety, and environmental performance.
• Build a strong commercial pipeline and establish appropriate KPIs to monitor business development and revenue performance.

3. Operational & Financial Stewardship

• Assume full accountability for the company's P&L, revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Drive margin improvement through optimized supply chains, resource utilization, pricing strategies, productivity improvements, and lean operational structures.
• Establish and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators across the organization.
• Advise the Board on capital allocation, including investment decisions relating to proprietary robotics, technology development, fleet expansion, and asset maintenance.
• Ensure capital investments are supported by robust ROI and commercial business cases.
• Develop a data-driven operating culture through real-time dashboards covering utilization, project performance, safety, operational efficiency, and contract-level profitability.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, risk management, and governance frameworks are in place.

4. Technology, Innovation & ESG

• Champion the organization's transition toward technology-enabled and automated service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to deploy robotics, AI, automation, data analytics, and other technologies to improve safety, productivity, environmental performance, and customer value.
• Drive the commercialization of innovative technologies and ensure they translate into measurable business outcomes.
• Position the company as a strategic enabler of clients’ ESG and Net-Zero objectives through waste reduction, advanced oil recovery, and environmentally responsible solutions.
• Develop strategic partnerships with technology providers, research institutions, and other industry stakeholders to accelerate innovation.

5. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop the organization's senior leadership team and overall workforce.
• Build and retain high-performing technical, engineering, commercial, and operational talent.
• Establish a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, innovation, safety, customer value, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the organizational and cultural transformation from a traditional "boots-on-the-ground" service organization into a technology-first solutions business.
• Develop succession planning and leadership development strategies to ensure long-term organizational resilience.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and effective decision-making across the organization.

6. Governance, QHSE & Risk Management

• Ensure the organization maintains world-class Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) standards.
• Establish a strong culture of safety, regulatory compliance, operational risk management, and environmental responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, contractual requirements, and international standards.
• Oversee enterprise-level risk management and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Maintain strong governance and transparency in decision-making, financial management, and business operations.
• Report regularly to the Board on strategic performance, financial results, operational risks, and major business initiatives.

7. Board & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary executive representative of the company with the Board, shareholders, strategic partners, customers, investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide the Board with clear recommendations on strategy, investments, business performance, and growth opportunities.
• Translate complex technical and operational capabilities into compelling commercial, financial, and ESG business cases.
• Represent the company at major industry forums, customer engagements, strategic negotiations, and high-level business meetings.
• Build long-term strategic relationships that strengthen the company's market position and create sustainable growth opportunities.

What You Should Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Management, or a related discipline. A Master's degree or MBA would be an advantage.
• 18+ years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a P&L-responsible senior leadership position such as CEO, Managing Director, General Manager, Business Unit Director, or equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience within the Oil & Gas services, Energy, Marine, Industrial Services, Industrial Automation, Robotics, or related technology-driven sectors.
• Demonstrated track record of scaling a business, business unit, or organization by at least 2x revenue through geographic expansion, service innovation, technology adoption, strategic partnerships, or other growth initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the Oil & Gas value chain, including refineries, FPSOs, petrochemical facilities, upstream/downstream operations, and industrial maintenance.
• Established network of senior decision-makers across NOCs, IOCs, FPSO operators, refineries, petrochemical companies, and Tier-1 EPC contractors.
• Proven experience in strategic business development, market expansion, partnerships, joint ventures, M&A, or other inorganic growth initiatives.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with demonstrated P&L, budgeting, pricing, margin management, and capital allocation experience.
• Experience leading organizational transformation, digitalization, automation, or technology adoption initiatives would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of ESG, environmental compliance, operational safety, and sustainability considerations within industrial or energy environments.
• Ability to translate complex technical solutions into compelling financial, operational, safety, and ESG value propositions.
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead senior management teams, build high-performing organizations, and drive cultural transformation.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial judgment, decision-making, and execution capabilities.
• High level of integrity, resilience, accountability, and commitment to QHSE excellence.