CEO/Chief Business Officer - Real Estate Services

For our Client, the leading real estate developer and asset manager in the CEE, has made a strategic decision to carve out real estate management & other selected supporting services from its core business unit. As a result, we are looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer/Chief Business Officer who will be responsible for managing and growing this business line, which includes but is not limited to Property Management, Cleaning, Insurance, Facility Management, Living Sector Lease Management, and Housing Brokerage.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vision and Strategy Development: Lead the formulation and execution of the company’s vision, mission, and long-term goals, converting these into actionable strategies, plans, policies, and budgets.  
• Leadership and Team Management: Recruit, motivate, and mentor a high-performing management team and staff, fostering a diverse, collaborative, and accountable organizational culture committed to excellence and innovation
• Operational and Financial Management: Oversee all business operations and activities to ensure they align with strategic objectives, driving profitability, efficiency, and quality while maintaining financial discipline and risk management. Implement effective resource generation and revenue strategies, ensuring the company's financial stability and growth. 
• Business Development and Efficiency Improvement: Drive business growth through careful analysis of economic trends, opportunities, organic growth, and relationships. Lead efforts in cost reduction, systems enhancement, and other initiatives.
• Partnerships and Market Expansion: Actively develop and manage partnerships and strategic alliances, extending WSRE's presence locally in the Polish and CEE region and internationally. Keep abreast of industry and market trends to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation. 
• Innovation and Technology Implementation: Spearheaded strategic enhancement and technology upgrade initiatives to improve service delivery, operational efficiencies, and sustainability. Manage vendor and contract strategies to ensure quality and consistency in service. 
• Human Resources Management: Collaborate with Human Resources to develop effective hiring, training, and compensation plans. Ensure the company is staffed with engaged and skilled employees, and lead initiatives for employee engagement and professional development.
• Ethics, Compliance, and Quality Control: Uphold the company’s business ethics and legal compliance, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and guidelines. Oversee quality control measures across the company, establishing performance and quality goals in partnership with department heads.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Lead and execute a comprehensive mergers and acquisitions strategy, identifying and evaluating potential targets that align with the company’s strategic goals. Oversee the due diligence process and manage the integration of acquired entities to ensure seamless alignment with the company’s culture, operations, and financial objectives.

 

REQUIREMENTS:   

• Educational and Professional Background: An undergraduate degree is required, with a preference for an MBA or other advanced degrees. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of P&L/results ownership, a proven track record in general management, and experience leading multiple functions, preferably with prior experience as a CEO in a service-oriented industry. Real estate experience will be appreciated. -    
• Strategic Vision and Leadership: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute organizational strategic plans in collaboration with a board and staff. This includes being an innovative thinker capable of anticipating trends and translating insights into actionable strategies. A charismatic leader who can galvanize a team, develop top talent, and ensure alignment towards shared goals, demonstrating emotional intelligence and cultural and political astuteness. -    Operational and Financial Management: Experience in evolving a company’s operating model and structure to maximize effectiveness, innovation, and financial performance. This includes a solid understanding of corporate finance, process excellence principles, and the ability to navigate diverse business functions such as marketing, legal, HR, finance, and sales.  
• Partnerships and Fundraising: A track record in building partnerships and effective fundraising on a meaningful scale, including successfully executing M&A strategies. The ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across functions and with a diverse set of stakeholders is essential.    
• Communication and Influence: Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey the company's vision and strategy.     
• Extreme Ownership: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, fostering a culture of embracing responsibility at all levels. -    
• Acting Like an Owner: Promotes a mindset where decisions and actions are guided by the company’s best interests, encouraging a sense of personal investment in its success 
• Ethical Integrity and Compliance: An impeccable reputation for ethical behavior, integrity, and a strong understanding of industry-specific risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements.    
• Innovation and Technology: Technology-savvy with an understanding of leveraging new tools to improve service and operational efficiency. A commitment to innovation and the ability to anticipate and act on technological trends impacting the company. 
• Risk Management and Decision-Making: Sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight, excellent at conflict resolution, and a confident, data-driven decision-maker who can operate with speed and conviction. -   
• Interpersonal and Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial mindset. -    
• Learning and Adaptability: A lifelong learner open to working in dynamic environments and capable of managing the challenges of diverse and complex properties.