Chief Operating Officer

About the role

George Aboud & Sons Ltd., a diversified business group in Trinidad and Tobago covering commercial real estate, retail, hospitality, entertainment, fitness and wellness and automotive services, is seeking a highly experienced, results-driven Chief Operating Officer. The COO provides executive leadership across the Group's business portfolio, strengthens operational performance and supports its growth, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives, turn them into measurable plans and identify expansion and revenue-growth opportunities.
• Provide executive oversight of the Group's operations, set systems, policies and performance standards, and drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor business-unit performance, analyse costs, profitability and revenue, and implement cost optimisation.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgets and financial targets, and support investment evaluation and capital expenditure planning.
• Lead business-unit managers and teams, work with Human Resources on workforce and succession planning, and foster a culture of professionalism and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, strengthen risk management and internal controls, and promote ethical practices.
• Set KPIs, run performance reviews, prepare operational reports for executive leadership and evaluate business performance against strategy.

Required profile

• Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Operations Management, Strategic Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of progressive senior management and executive leadership experience, including managing multiple business units or subsidiaries.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, business transformation, operational improvement and financial performance management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing organisational change.
• Preferred: executive leadership in a diversified group, exposure to commercial property, retail, hospitality or entertainment, and a record of driving profitability and restructuring.

Required skills

• Corporate governance, risk management, budgeting and performance management.
• Strategic thinking, commercial acumen and financial literacy.
• Leadership, coaching, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

The position is full-time and in-person in Trinidad and Tobago, with on-site availability and travel between business locations. Candidates apply by submitting an updated resume; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.