Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff (CoS) is the CEOs trusted partner and integrator, ensuring strategic focus, organizational alignment, and effective external relations. The role amplifies the CEOs capacity by managing internal execution and leading external engagement with stakeholders, government, and investors while handling corporate communications to strengthen the companys reputation.

Essential Functions

• CEO Support & Strategic Alignment
• Serve as the CEOs thought partner in planning and decision-making.
• Translate CEO priorities into actionable steps for division heads.
• Monitor progress of strategic projects and report status.
• Represent the CEO in internal meetings when delegated.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Ensure smooth communication and collaboration across farms, retail, swine trading, and corporate office.
• Standardize management reporting and ensure accountability.
• Anticipate bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Governance & Meeting Rhythm
• Organize and run leadership/management meetings (agenda, notes, follow-ups).
• Track commitments and hold leaders accountable.
• Keep CEOs office disciplined and focused on high-value work.
• Investor & Stakeholder Relations (Non-Financial)
• Support the CEO in managing relationships with investors, lenders, and key partners.
• Provide non-financial updates on milestones, strategy progress, and ESG efforts.
• Maintain transparency and timely communication to build trust.
• Corporate Communications
• Lead corporate messaging, both internal and external.
• Oversee drafting of CEO speeches, talking points, and key announcements.
• Ensure alignment of company communications with brand values and strategy.
• Support media relations and crisis communications when needed.
• Government & Regulatory Relations
• Build and maintain strong ties with local and national government agencies.
• Support the CEO in meetings with government officials and industry associations.
• Track regulatory developments affecting agriculture, livestock, and retail.
• Represent the company professionally in regulatory, compliance, and ESG forums.
• Confidential & Special Projects
• Handle sensitive matters for the CEO.
• Lead selected initiatives (partnerships, expansions, ESG programs).
• Maintain utmost confidentiality at all times.
  
  

Investor, Government & Stakeholder Relations

• Zero missed commitments with stakeholders and regulators
• Positive feedback from government agencies, investors, and partners on responsiveness & professionalism
• Proactive management of regulatory issues before escalation
  
  

Corporate Communications

• Timely delivery of all CEO speeches, announcements, and key messages
• Consistent alignment of messaging with brand and strategy
• Positive media and stakeholder sentiment
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• Strong background in strategic planning, operations, or executive support roles.
• Experience working directly with C-suite executives, preferably in agriculture industry
• Proven track record in project management, cross-functional coordination, and organizational leadership.
• Ability to established great relationship and strong network with internal and external connections.
• Exceptional competencies in creating report and presentation