Company Description

Acado Group is a joint venture between Agostini Ltd. and Goddard Enterprises Ltd., headquartered in Trinidad. As a leading group of Consumer Products companies, Acado manages operations across six markets in the Caribbean. With a vision to set the benchmark for excellence in the region, the company focuses on innovation, sustainability, and creating lasting value. Guided by its purpose of “Creating value, enriching lives,” Acado is committed to delivering exceptional products while positively impacting communities and future generations.

The Opportunity

We’re beginning the search for a new CEO for our St. Lucia operations. This is an important role within our Group- one that requires strategic clarity, strong commercial discipline, and the ability to lead people and performance with integrity.

As CEO, you will operate at the intersection of strategy, governance, growth, culture, and reputation. Reporting to the Group CEO and Board, you will be entrusted with:

Translating enterprise strategy into sustained commercial performance.
Strengthening governance, reporting discipline, and executive accountability.
Leading market-responsive innovation and portfolio expansion.
Building a succession-ready leadership team.
Positioning the organization as a trusted corporate citizen and employer of choice.
Embedding ESG and sustainability into business decision-making.

You will have the mandate, autonomy, and institutional support to make a lasting impact.

Strategic Impact Areas

Enterprise Leadership & Performance

You will lead the design and execution of long-term strategy, oversee enterprise KPIs, and ensure transparent, high-quality reporting to Group leadership and the Board.
You will anticipate regulatory, competitive, and technological shifts turning complexity into advantage.
You will also provide strong commercial and operational leadership, driving revenue growth, margin optimization, cost discipline, and operational excellence across the value chain, while ensuring scalable systems, resilient processes, and consistent execution.

Growth & Innovation

You will champion structured innovation, oversee investment portfolios, and launch new profitable business lines while maintaining capital discipline.

Market & Customer Leadership

You will deepen relationships with key customers, principals, and suppliers, positioning the company as a preferred partner in the region.

Culture & Talent

You will shape a high-performance, values-driven culture, build leadership depth, and ensure continuity through strong succession planning.

Purpose, ESG & Reputation

You will represent the organization with credibility and influence across government, unions, industry bodies, and communities, strengthening license to operate and long-term trust.

The Executive Profile

This opportunity is suited to a leader who combines strategic rigor with regional intelligence.

You will bring:

A relevant Master’s degree.
At least 10 years of senior executive leadership experience.
Strong grounding in corporate governance, finance, and performance management.
A track record of delivering profitable, sustainable growth in an FMCG environment.
Proven success in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Advanced negotiation and relationship-management capability.
Executive presence, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence.
The ability to lead under pressure with clarity and calm.
Experience in regulated, unionized, or multi-entity environments is highly valued.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to:

Lead a significant Caribbean enterprise with regional influence.
Work directly with an engaged Group CEO and Board.
Shape strategy, culture, and legacy, not just quarterly results.
Balance commercial ambition with social responsibility.
Leave a measurable imprint on people, performance, and reputation.

Confidential Expressions of Interest

We recognize that many outstanding leaders are not actively in the market. Initial conversations will be handled in strict confidence. Interested executives are invited to submit a profile or request a confidential discussion via LinkedIn or at:

📩 cindy.wilson@acadolimited.com

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