Talent Acquisition & HR Manager

The Opportunity:

Mac Donald Search Group has been retained to identify an accomplished President & Chief Executive Officer for an established Ontario-based wine producer.

Our client is a respected Canadian wine business with a longstanding heritage, established market presence, and a commitment to quality, innovation and sustainable growth.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization, with full accountability for commercial performance, financial results, organizational development and long-term business strategy.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially driven executive who combines deep wine industry expertise with strong operational leadership and the ability to guide an established business through its next phase of growth.

• Develop and execute the organization's strategic business plan, aligning commercial and operational priorities with the objectives of the Board and shareholders.
• Provide executive oversight of all business functions, ensuring operational excellence, financial accountability and sustainable profitability.
• Drive revenue growth through commercial strategy, market development, brand positioning, strategic partnerships and new business opportunities.
• Oversee financial performance, annual budgets, capital investments and business planning, ensuring disciplined resource allocation and measurable results.
• Lead, mentor and develop the senior management team, establishing clear accountabilities and a high-performance culture.
• Evaluate business performance, market trends and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Board of Directors, providing transparent reporting, recommendations and insight into business performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, industry partners, government agencies, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.
• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable regulations, governance standards and company policies.
• Represent the organization as a senior ambassador, strengthening its reputation within the Canadian wine industry and broader business community.

• Significant senior executive leadership experience within the wine or beverage alcohol industry, ideally as a President, CEO, Managing Director, General Manager, COO or comparable senior leader.
• Deep knowledge of the Canadian wine industry and current beverage alcohol landscape, including commercial channels, market dynamics and regulatory considerations.
• Demonstrated success leading a business or significant operating division with accountability for P&L, budgets, commercial strategy and operational performance.
• Proven ability to develop and execute growth strategies while maintaining strong financial and operational discipline.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary senior management teams and building a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capabilities and established industry relationships.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors, ownership group or comparable governance structure.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and executive decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic priorities with the practical demands of leading a complex operating business.

The Ideal Candidate We are seeking a confident, entrepreneurial and commercially astute executive who understands the complexities of the Canadian wine industry from vine to consumer.

The successful candidate will bring a proven ability to translate strategy into execution, inspire senior leaders, identify growth opportunities and make sound decisions that support long-term organizational success.

Equally comfortable in the boardroom, working alongside operational leaders or representing the business externally, this individual will combine financial discipline, commercial ambition and a collaborative leadership style.

This is a rare opportunity to assume overall leadership of an established Canadian wine business and play a defining role in its future.

The President & CEO will work directly with the Board of Directors and have meaningful influence over business strategy, commercial development,…