CEO (Tobacco)

Company Description Privately held tobacco products company headquartered in Florida with an established U.S. market presence. Operates in a highly regulated environment and commercializes a branded portfolio through a mix of compliant channels and partners. Maintains an execution-focused operating model with strong emphasis on product, compliance, and long-term continuity. Objective of the Role The Chief Executive Officer will lead the business through a leadership transition and assume full responsibility for strategy, performance, and risk management. The CEO will strengthen leadership effectiveness and operating cadence, ensure a best-in-class compliance posture, and drive sustainable, profitable growth while protecting brand and reputational equity. Ideal Profile Seasoned P&L leader (CEO/President/GM/COO) from tobacco products or a similarly regulated consumer category. Proven capability across commercial execution and operational leadership, with strong judgment, stakeholder management skills, and comfort operating in a privately held governance environment. Experience leading diverse teams; multilingual capability (including Spanish) is a plus. Responsibilities Own strategy and full P&L; set KPIs, operating rhythm, and accountability. Lead and develop the leadership team; clarify decision rights and succession depth. Drive commercial performance across channels; sharpen route-to-market and portfolio focus. Oversee operations/supply chain via internal teams and external partners to ensure quality, service, and cost discipline. Maintain rigorous compliance across relevant federal/state/local requirements; partner with legal/regulatory advisors. Ensure strong financial stewardship (budgeting/forecasting, controls, audit readiness) and enterprise risk management. Requirements 15+ years progressive leadership with senior P&L ownership in a regulated, manufacturing-led and/or consumer products business. Demonstrated success improving execution and compliance under scrutiny, with strong executive presence and governance-facing communication skills. Florida-based (or willing to relocate) with regular on-site leadership presence; Bachelor's degree required.

Created: 2026-03-04