General Manager Kenya at Nutreco

Job Responsibilities

Strategy & Execution: Own and execute the Kenya strategy, translating business objectives into clear plans, priorities and measurable results while ensuring alignment with the broader Nutreco strategy.

JV & Stakeholder Management: Build a strong and productive relationship with the joint venture partner, balancing stakeholder interests while representing the business with confidence, diplomacy and sound judgement.

Commercial Growth & Customers: Drive profitable growth by identifying market opportunities, strengthening key customer relationships and positioning the business as a trusted long-term partner within the aquaculture market.

Financial Performance: Take overall accountability for the OpCo’s financial performance, budgets and business targets, using strong commercial judgement to drive sustainable and profitable growth.

Operations & Supply Chain: Ensure effective operational and supply chain performance, working closely with the JV partner and wider Nutreco organisation to support reliable delivery and future growth.

People Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the management team, fostering ownership, accountability and collaboration while building the capabilities needed for the next phase of the business.

External Network: Strengthen the company’s position in Kenya through relationships with customers, industry associations, institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

HSEQ, Ethics & Compliance: Champion a strong culture of safety, quality, integrity and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and Nutreco and SHV standards.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a commercially minded, people-focused and results-driven leader who is comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership and accountability. Ideally, you will bring:

A relevant degree in Aquaculture, Agriculture, Business Administration, Finance, Commercial Management or a related field. An MBA or relevant master’s degree would be an advantage.

Significant leadership experience gained within aquaculture, animal nutrition, agriculture or another relevant industry. Experience from adjacent sectors such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals or chemicals may also be relevant where there is strong exposure to complex commercial environments.

Experience working within an international or multinational organisation, with the ability to balance local market needs with broader organisational priorities.

Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a proven ability to identify opportunities, build customer relationships and translate strategy into measurable business results.

Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships. Previous exposure to a joint venture, partnership or similarly complex stakeholder environment would be a strong advantage.

Strong customer orientation and the credibility to engage with strategic accounts at senior level, developing customers into long-term business partners.

Knowledge of, or exposure to, the aquaculture, fish farming or animal nutrition industry would be highly advantageous.

The ability to develop strong external networks and build relationships with industry associations, institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

Demonstrable leadership and communication skills, combined with a coaching approach to people management and the ability to develop a relatively young team.

A strong sense of ownership, with the confidence to make decisions, challenge constructively and drive execution.

Cultural sensitivity and the ability to successfully navigate different organisational and stakeholder perspectives.

High standards of personal integrity, ethics and compliance.

Fluency in English.

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