Job Description – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Alexandria, Egypt
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports To: Board of Directors

Role Summary

The CEO owns the P&L and growth strategy of ALXCT, a 26-tank chemical storage terminal at El Dekheila Port, and is accountable for running it safely and profitably while building a larger platform through acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Acquisitions

• Set strategy and a three-year plan with the Board, covering organic growth and acquisitions.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of targets: storage terminals, tank farms and related port and logistics assets in Egypt and the wider region.
• Screen targets against agreed criteria, including location, product mix, tank condition, customer concentration, permits and return thresholds.
• Lead deals from origination through valuation, due diligence, negotiation and Board approval.
• Arrange financing for growth with shareholders, banks and development finance institutions.
• Integrate acquired assets into ALXCT's operating, safety and reporting standards.

2. Commercial

• Own pricing, contract terms and the customer book.
• Win and renew storage contracts with chemical producers, importers, distributors and traders.
• Manage key customer relationships and concentration risk.
• Set commercial policy for product segregation, tank allocation and ancillary services.

3. Operations & HSE

• Run safe and reliable vessel, pipeline, tank and truck operations.
• Own process safety, fire protection and emergency response.
• Maintain tanks, pipelines and fire systems through risk-based inspection and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with CDI-T and ISO audits.
• Investigate and report incidents and near misses to the Board.

4. Government & Regulatory Relations

• Manage relationships with Alexandria Port Authority, customs, civil protection and environmental regulators.
• Ensure all permits, licences and port agreements remain valid.
• Represent ALXCT with government, industry bodies and partners.

5. Finance & Governance

• Deliver annual budgets, capex plans and monthly Board reports.
• Allocate capital between existing assets and acquisitions.
• Manage costs, working capital, collections and USD/EGP exposure.
• Maintain internal controls and anti-bribery policies.
• Apply sanctions and KYC screening to customers and cargo.
• Maintain relationships with lenders, auditors and insurers.

6. People Management

• Build and lead the management team.
• Recruit and oversee a Terminal General Manager.
• Establish training and competency standards.
• Manage employee relations under Egyptian labour law.
• Build a culture of safety, integrity and accountability.

Candidate Profile

Must Have

• 15+ years of experience in bulk liquid storage, chemical or petroleum terminals, ports or related infrastructure.
• 5+ years as CEO, Managing Director or General Manager with full P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading or playing a central role in at least two acquisitions, from origination to integration.
• Strong safety record managing sites handling hazardous liquids.
• Experience working with boards and shareholders on strategy, capital allocation and financing.
• Fluent in English.
• High integrity and familiarity with sanctions and anti-bribery controls.

Preferred

• Experience in Egypt or the wider MENA region.
• Experience working with port, customs and government authorities.
• Arabic language skills.
• Background with an international terminal operator or private equity/infrastructure fund-owned business.
• Experience raising debt from banks or development finance institutions.
• Degree in Engineering or Finance; MBA is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Safety leadership.
• Commercial judgement.
• Deal discipline and acquisition integration.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Stakeholder management and influence.
• Team building and leadership.
• Integrity and ethical conduct.

First 12-Month Objectives

1. Within 90 days: Review safety, asset integrity, permits and customer contracts. Identify critical gaps and submit closure plans to the Board.
2. Establish the management team, including appointing a Terminal General Manager.
3. Agree on a three-year strategy, budget and capex plan with the Board.
4. Build an acquisition pipeline across Egypt and the wider region.
5. Establish monthly Board reporting against agreed KPIs, prioritising safety.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety: Lost time injuries, loss of containment events and audit findings.
• Commercial: Tank utilisation, revenue per cubic metre, contract tenor and renewals.
• Financial: Revenue, EBITDA and operating cash flow against budget.
• Growth: Acquisitions completed, investment returns and capex performance.
• Compliance & People: Permits, licences, CDI-T and ISO audit results, and management team readiness.

Additional Information

• Travel: Regular regional travel is expected.
• Compensation: Base salary, annual performance bonus and potential long-term incentives (to be confirmed).
• Benefits & Relocation: Housing, health cover, travel and relocation support (to be confirmed).

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