Managing Director

Our client, a global manufacturer of electric power equipment, has retained Vida Group to help them recruit a Managing Director to lead their business in the United Kingdom.

• Own full financial performance including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, and cash flow.
• Develop and execute annual budgets and 3–5 year strategic plans.
• Drive margin improvement through pricing strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation.
• Manage working capital, including inventory turns and receivables control.

• Lead national sales strategy across key segments (industrial, commercial, healthcare, data centres, utilities, construction, etc.).
• Expand market share through new customer acquisition and key account development.
• Identify new product lines, supplier partnerships, and service offerings.
• Develop go-to-market strategies aligned with evolving UK energy security and resilience needs.
• Strengthen brand positioning within the UK power generation market.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global equipment manufacturers.
• Negotiate distribution agreements, pricing structures, and volume targets.
• Ensure alignment between supplier strategy and UK market opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of product knowledge and technical competency across the organisation.

• Oversee logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Optimise supply chain efficiency and stock availability.
• Ensure high-quality installation, commissioning, and after-sales service.
• Drive operational KPIs including delivery performance, service response times, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with UK regulatory and safety standards.
• Lead and develop a high-performing commercial, technical, and operational team.
• Establish clear accountability, performance metrics, and incentive structures.
• Foster a culture of customer focus, commercial discipline, and operational excellence.
• Build succession plans and leadership bench strength.

• Monitor UK market trends including energy transition, backup power demand, grid instability, and regulatory changes.
• Identify opportunities in renewables integration, hybrid systems, battery storage, and decarbonisation solutions.
• Represent the company with key stakeholders, industry bodies, and strategic partners.

• Ensure strong financial controls and reporting processes.
• Manage commercial risk, credit exposure, and contractual compliance.
• Maintain health & safety standards across warehouse and field operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA desirable).
• 10–15+ years of senior leadership experience within power generation, electrical equipment distribution, industrial machinery, or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing full P&L responsibility.
• Strong understanding of UK industrial and commercial markets.
• Experience working with OEMs and international suppliers.
• Demonstrated track record of revenue growth and margin expansion.