Portfolio COO

We are seeking a Portfolio COOto join our team in Kontich, Antwerp. You will play a key role in guiding the growth of our portfolio companies by implementing transformation processes, leading a high-performing team responsible for operational excellence projects, and collaborating with management to achieve sustainable success.

This unique role at Companions offers the best of both worlds: immersion in an investment environment and operational impact within various enterprises across different sectors. This exposure promises a dynamic learning journey with a steep career path, where problem-solving skills, leadership and creativity become your winning advantage.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead, coordinate and execute end-to-end transformation initiatives for our portfolio companies, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives;
• Lead discussions with the management of our companies, as well as conducting in-depth assessments, to identify impactful opportunities for improvement and recommending tailored solutions (e.g. supply chain & logistics, working capital optimisation, digital transformation, pricing optimisation and operational efficiency, post-merger integration);
• Collaborate with the teams of both Companions as well as of the portfolio companies to develop and implement key strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of transformative initiatives;
• Provide expert guidance on change management, fostering a culture of adaptability within Companions’ companies;
• Ensure delivery of key initiatives for our companies by directing the activities of the Companions project team;
• Lead, develop and scale a high-performing team, through challenging and meaningful opportunities;
• Analyze market trends and industry best practices to stay at the forefront of transformation methodologies.

You are the perfect fit if you…

• Hold a master’s degree in civil-, industrial-, business-, bioscience engineering, or a relatable field;
• Have proven record of leadership skills and team & project management;
• Have a total of 7-10 years of relevant experience in a consultancy role (internal or external) followed byan operational in-houserole, both in strategy, operations, change management or transformation;
• Are results-driven and motivated to go the extra mile;
• Seek a steep career path, with the opportunity to grow into a C-executive role;
• Want to achieve maximum impact and are hands-on;
• Possess an analytical mind, work in a structured approach, and have the flexibility to quickly adapt;
• Get energized from solving complex problems and learning continuously;
• You are an out-of-the-box thinker;
• Are fluent in both spoken and written Dutch and English, French is a plus.

You simply can’t resist our offer because it includes…

An optimized salary package.

A high level of autonomy, trust, and responsibility;

The potential to collaborate closely with high-performing management teams, and inspiring colleagues, who consistently go the extra mile;

A rapidly changing and growing environment that encourages leadership, entrepreneurship and ownership;