Regional Managing Director (mining / metallurgy / base metals) - Europe
On-siteAthens, Attica, Greece
Job Summary
Lead and manage mining and metallurgical operations across multiple European countries, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and compliance. Drive business development initiatives by identifying growth opportunities, partnerships, and investments while supporting the commercial team with sales activities, client relationships, and contract negotiations. Oversee energy-related investment projects, implement restructuring and modernization programs, and manage labor and union relations to ensure constructive dialogue and local regulatory compliance. Execute cost optimization strategies to improve efficiency and profitability while representing the organization with key stakeholders, including government authorities, industry associations, and communities. This executive role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, and business development within an international mining and metallurgical group.
Required Qualifications
- Residential role based in Europe
- Degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related discipline
- At least 15 years of progressive experience, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles within mining or metallurgical industries
- Strong background in multi-country operations or management of large, complex industrial sites
- Proven expertise in union relations, organizational change, and cost optimization
- Commercial acumen with a track record in business development and sales support
- Fluency in English is essential
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with energy or industrial investment projects is an asset
- additional European languages are a plus
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