Chief Executive Officer

About the Company

We are an early-stage international startup operating at the intersection of AI, cross-border commerce, and supply chain management. Our focus is on building practical, scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, international market execution, and commercial decision-making across global trade and supply chain ecosystems.

Our business footprint spans the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland China. We are building an execution-focused team that combines strategic judgement with hands-on delivery.

About the Role

We are looking for a commercially strong and internationally minded CEO to lead the company's strategy, growth, partnerships, and organisational development. This role is suited to a senior operator with deep experience in cross-border supply chains, commercial expansion, and ecosystem building.

The CEO will be responsible for setting strategic direction, identifying growth opportunities, building high-value partnerships, and driving execution across markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the company's strategic direction, business priorities, and growth roadmap
  • Drive business development, market expansion, and partnership building across international markets
  • Build and manage relationships with suppliers, factories, channel partners, clients, and strategic stakeholders
  • Translate market opportunities into commercially viable operating plans
  • Work closely with the CTO and COO to align business, product, and operational execution
  • Support fundraising, investor discussions, and strategic narrative development where relevant
  • Build the early leadership culture, decision-making rhythm, and accountability structure
  • Identify and unlock cross-border ecosystem resources that accelerate company growth

Required Qualifications

  • Significant experience in cross-border supply chain, international trade, e-commerce, or adjacent sectors
  • Strong record in strategic planning, commercial leadership, and business execution
  • Experience working with manufacturing, sourcing, supplier networks, or international commercial partnerships
  • Ability to lead in ambiguous, early-stage, and high-growth environments
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong commercial judgement and operational awareness

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as a senior executive, general manager, business head, or founder
  • Prior exposure to startup scaling, fundraising, or investor engagement
  • Experience across multiple Asian and UK markets
  • Bilingual or multilingual capability, particularly English and Mandarin Chinese
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled business models, digital transformation, or supply chain technology

Compensation

Competitive executive compensation, with equity consideration for the right candidate. Structure will depend on experience, location, and scope of contribution.

Job Details

Company
X-Project (Proposed Name)
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
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