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About the role
The COO role has full end-to-end accountability for a complex, asset-heavy agricultural and processing operation, leading dispersed teams and enabling scale-up to multi-thousand tonne annual production.
Key dimensions of the role
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction across all operational functions, including nursery operations, field and orchard management, processing and facilities, logistics, IT systems, and operational compliance.
- Translate strategic and business plans into executable operational programmes aligned with growth and productivity targets.
- Lead nationwide agricultural operations supporting thousands of smallholder growers across Bhutan.
- Oversee processing operations from harvest through export, ensuring quality, food safety, traceability and efficiency at scale.
- Drive continuous improvement across operational systems, infrastructure and workforce capability.
- Ensure readiness for certification, compliance, ESG and governance requirements. Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO and Board.
Skills and experience
Candidates should be experienced senior operational leaders with backgrounds in agriculture, agro-processing, forestry or plantations, comfortable operating in emerging market environments and aligned with mission-driven organisations.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that individuals from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every listed qualification. At Millar Cameron, we are committed to supporting our clients in building diverse and inclusive teams. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you could be exactly what our client is looking for, either for this position or another.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the process. We sincerely appreciate your interest and the time taken to apply.
Since 2007 Millar Cameron has specialised in sourcing leadership and keyperson talent across a number of industries, including agribusiness, international development, industrial, consumer, financial and professional services, private equity, and technology, media and telecommunications. Our mission and purpose is to positively contribute to the development of Africa, and other emerging markets, through the provision of people.