Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management Develop and execute a global strategy for milling consumables. Identify market trends, competitive threats, and growth opportunities. Oversee P&L, budgeting, and resource allocation for the global product line. Lead a global matrix team to foster collaboration across Sales areas and functions Mentor talent, drive performance management, and build succession pipelines. Product & Innovation Own the end-to-end product lifecycle. Work closely with R&D to prioritize investments aligned with customer needs. Champion innovation in materials science, digital solutions and sustainability. Commercial Excellence Drive with Sales to develop pricing strategies, value propositions, and key account plans. Enable technical teams to support complex customer solutions Operational & Quality Governance Ensure manufacturing standards (quality, cost, delivery) are met with Operations teams. Drive continuous improvement in product design, sourcing, and supply chain resilience. Mitigate risks (raw material volatility, geopolitical disruptions). Leadership Experience Required 10–15+ years  in industrial/consumables sectors (mining, cement, heavy equipment). Experience in mill lining / milling consumables is a must Proven global leadership : Managed teams across ≥3 regions; navigated matrix structures. P&L ownership : Experience managing portfolios >xxM revenue. Technical background : Engineering or materials science exposure (e.g., metallurgy, tribology). Product management : Launched and scaled consumable products globally. Business Development / M&A : Successful implementation of business development activities including inorganic growth Core Competencies & Skills Strategic Agility : Balance long-term vision with tactical execution. Global Influencer : Bridge cultural gaps, align stakeholders, and drive consensus. Technical Acumen : Understand milling processes, wear mechanisms, and material science. Commercial Savvy : Translate technical features into customer value. Talent Developer : Build high-performing, psychologically safe teams. Crisis Management : Navigate supply chain disruptions or quality incidents. Data-Driven : Proficient in analytics (e.g., cost modeling, market intelligence). Education Mandatory : Bachelor’s in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical) or Business. Preferred : MBA or advanced technical degree.