General Manager Ireland

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, it’s employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

ZEISS Vision Care UK&I is seeking an exceptional

General Managerto lead the business through its next phase of growth, transformation and market development.

As General Manager of ZEISS Vision Care UK&I, you will have full leadership responsibility for the business, setting its strategic direction and translating ambition into sustainable commercial and operational performance. You will lead a talented UK&I Leadership Team and shape an organisation that is high-performing, customer-focused, innovative and ready for the future.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced executive who combines strategic vision with commercial and operational rigour, and who is motivated by building organisations, developing people and creating sustainable business value.

You will balance growth and profitability with customer experience, operational excellence, employee engagement and organisational capability, ensuring the UK&I business continues to strengthen its position within the vision care market while remaining aligned with ZEISS’s global and regional priorities.

As General Manager, you will define and execute the UK&I business strategy, with accountability for revenue, profitability, market development, cash flow and overall business performance.

You will identify opportunities for growth and diversification, from new channels and customer segments to strategic partnerships and emerging market opportunities. Using a strong understanding of customers, market dynamics and competitive trends, you will ensure the organisation remains agile and positioned to respond to changing customer expectations, technology and industry developments.

A key part of your mandate will be to lead transformation and modernisation across the business. You will champion digital enablement, innovation, continuous improvement and organisational simplification, ensuring that processes, systems, technologies and capabilities are fit for both today’s requirements and tomorrow’s opportunities.

You will also provide executive oversight across the broader operation, including commercial activities, laboratory services, customer service, supply chain, logistics, quality and business support functions. Working closely with regional and global colleagues, you will leverage the scale, expertise and best practices of ZEISS while ensuring the UK&I organisation has the focus and agility to respond to its local market.

Beyond business performance, you will be the cultural leader for ZEISS Vision Care UK&I.

You will lead, coach and develop a high-performing Leadership Team, creating clarity of purpose, accountability and collaboration across the organisation. Working in partnership with People & Culture, you will build the talent, leadership capability and organisational structures required to support long-term success.

You will champion a workplace where people can perform, develop and contribute, with a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, continuous learning and engagement. Succession planning, leadership development and organisational effectiveness will be central to building a resilient organisation with a strong pipeline of future leaders.

You will bring ZEISS values…