CEO-Aqualecctra Curacao (English)

Organization:

Aqualectra is the utility company of Curaçao, responsible for the production and distribution of water and electricity to over 80,000 households and businesses. As one of the largest companies on Curaçao, Aqualectra, with a strong team of dedicated employees, ensures the provision of high-quality products and services to its customers. In addition, they are committed to implementing an interesting and ambitious array of innovations.

Responsibilities:

-Responsible for leading the entire organization in a way that achieves operational, tactical, and strategic goals, while ensuring the long-term viability of the organization.
-Accountable for the strategic direction of the organization, providing clear guidance with a balanced assessment of the risks involved for all relevant stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, employees, and the general public in Curaçao.
-Responsible for driving strategic innovation and continuous improvement to elevate the organization’s performance, enhance the reliability of the energy supply, and make Curaçao’s water and energy systems more sustainable.
-Serves as the Chair person of the Executive Board: chairs board meetings, manages the decision-making process, ensures the efficient functioning of the executive team, and acts as a liaison between the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board.

Profile of the Suitable Candidate:

-Completed (post-)academic education in technical and/or business fields, such as Energy, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar disciplines.
-At least 7 years of leadership experience in a management position, with at least 5 years in an executive role, preferably with knowledge and experience in the energy and water industries.
-Strong interest and experience in long-term vision for renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, ocean energy, etc.
-Strong knowledge and experience in politics and public administration, public-private relationships, the public role of the company, and corporate governance.
-Excellent knowledge and experience in strategy, innovation, managing transitions, complex negotiations, project management, asset management, and long-term investments.

Your Application: The recruitment process will be conducted exclusively by Van Loon Recruitment. For more information about the position, please contact Omar van Loon (+5999-6705899) or visit our website. If you are interested, please send your CV and cover letter to omar@vanloonrecruitment.com by March 25, 2025. Your application will be treated confidentially.