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General Manager - Diversified Business

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Morobe, Papua New Guinea

Management

#24969

23rd October 2025

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  • Focused on strategic growth and operational excellence
  • Leveraging new technologies to accelerate growth and profitability
  • Demonstrated leadership capability - experience managing large, diverse teams

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a stable, diversified business in Lae, PNG. This is a high-profile role overseeing multiple divisions within a diversified business spanning agriculture, wholesales and commercial ventures. The successful candidate will drive growth, capture new opportunities, and position the business for long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive business growth, including commercialising assets, exploring export opportunities.
  • Lead multiple divisions including agriculture, animal production, property and feed operations.
  • Manage sales, commercial operations, and strategic initiatives across all divisions.
  • Oversee a workforce of ~600 employees within a broader group of ~1,300, building capability and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Support shareholder objectives, including strategic investments/divestments, partnerships and alignment with business priorities.
  • Provide strong operational leadership, including change management, process improvement, and risk management.
  • Engage with Boards, partners, regulators, investors and community stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate:
  • Energetic, growth-oriented, and results-driven leader with demonstrated commercial acumen and a track record of delivering strong performance across multiple business units or divisions.
  • Proven experience in organisational change, transformation, and operational improvements.
  • 10+ years’ experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role within agriculture, farming, wholesale, or related industries.
  • Experience in import/export, sales, and commercial operations.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and large, multi-division operations.
  • Strategic and hands-on leader able to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities and ensure their successful implementation.
  • Skilled in engaging Boards, investors, and key stakeholders while ensuring strong governance, financial oversight, and delivery of strategic objectives.

Why This Role:
  • Lead a high-profile, multi-division business with significant growth and commercial potential.
  • Opportunity to shape the strategic direction, operational performance, and long-term value creation of a diversified organisation.
  • Work closely with senior leadership and Boards, influencing major business decisions and strategic initiatives.
  • Manage a substantial workforce, building capability and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Exposure to a variety of industries, including agriculture, wholesale, and commercial ventures, offering a broad and dynamic leadership experience.
  • Competitive remuneration package reflecting the seniority and responsibilities of the role.
  • Open to Expatriates and PNG Nationals

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