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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN PUBLISHING INDUSTRY JULY 2008 |
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Managing Director/CEO |
| Position Code: | 200 | | | |
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Responsible for
Achieving corporate objectives and strategically managing a company or a group of companies. Ensuring that agreed strategies are implemented. |
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Reports To
Board of Directors (and Shareholders) or overseas principals. |
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Supervises
Directors, divisional and functional Managers. |
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Main Activities
Responsible for the revenue attainment in an organisation.
Overseeing the management of expense budgets and the satisfactory performance of various profit centres across the organisation.
Submitting business forecasts and budgets for the consideration of the Board and recommending major policy changes and developments.
Ensuring that agreed strategies are implemented.
Having accountability under the Companies Act for the statutory compliance of all business activities.
Acting as the chief spokesperson for the organisation.
Directing and motivating the corporate team.
NB: While most CEO's have a totally executive role, others are regularly involved in sales and/or technical activities.
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Key Skills
Excellent communication and decision making skills.
Sound leadership skills and a proven record of successful staff management. Must be an effective manager by exception.
Strong profit orientation.
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Internal Contacts
Functional and Divisional Managers, Subordinate Staff and fellow Directors on the Board/Policy Making Management Team. |
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External Contacts
Industry Associations, Company Bankers, Financial Institutions, Governments, Major Clients, Shareholders, Major Suppliers, Legal Firms, the Media and Community at large. |
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Typical Experience
Over 15 years of experience in all aspects of management at a senior level, coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications and management training. |
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