Chief Operating Officer

Lestari Capital mobilizes financing for a portfolio of certified conservation programs, helping protect and rehabilitate natural forest, peatland ecosystems and biodiversity. We work with the financial and agro-commodities sectors to integrate conservation and restoration into sustainable supply chain solutions. The Role ·      Develop and implement operational strategies and processes that drive growth, improve productivity, and increase profitability; track performance against these. ·      Oversight and accountability for the delivery on time and spec of the environmental conservation outcomes from our portfolio of projects. ·      Deliver effective systems for annual planning, staff hiring and development, and effective data gathering and use across the company. ·      Work with the Executive and Board to develop, implement, and track annual budgets. ·      Oversee the implementation of the company’s Business Plan, including oversight of product delivery. Support the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan. ·      Provide staff with a strong and supportive day-to-day leadership presence. Foster cross-functional teamwork, communication, and accountability. ·      Develop and implement improved HR and IT policies, processes and procedures ·      Lead the staff performance review process: inspiring talented individuals and measuring and evaluating progress against targets ·      Innovative and equitable problem solving, always considering, environmental, human, and community implications. Ideal Profile ·      15+ years of executive-level leadership in a relevant business ·      Demonstrable success of senior leadership, driving innovative operational strategy, with an ability to move between strategic adviser and thought partner to the CEO and Executive team, and detailed operations. ·      Successful track record of leading change management processes, both operational and cultural ·      Ability to act as a key influencer in a complex, collaborative environment, actively engaged with peers, and teams with diverse perspectives and expertise. ·      A demonstrable interest, and ideally experience, in environmental conservation and restoration work. ·      Proven record of building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams ·      A strong affinity for the mission of the organization ·      Advanced or professional degree ·      Experience leading teams and delivering results in South-East Asia What's on Offer? Fantastic work culture A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities Flexible working options