Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Cooperative Subsidiary

A distribution subsidiary of an agricultural cooperative sells products intended for farmers, including seeds, fertilizers, tools, machinery and equipment, personal protective equipment, and animal nutrition and health products. It operates a network of stores that serve both professionals and individuals.

Reporting to the President of the Cooperative, the CEO is responsible for defining and implementing the subsidiary’s strategy in alignment with the group’s objectives. They oversee team management, the organization of the Executive Committee, commercial development, and the profitable management of stores, while optimizing the product portfolio.

Required Skills for a Cooperative Subsidiary CEO

The CEO has significant experience in general management or business unit leadership, ideally in the agricultural, viticulture, or livestock sectors. They demonstrate natural authority, a strong commercial drive, and the ability to set a clear vision and mobilize teams, balancing firmness and flexibility. A deep understanding of the agricultural sector is essential, along with the ability to adapt to the governance structure of an agricultural cooperative.