Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision. Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Board of Directors
Key Stakeholders: Group CEO, Board of Directors, Executive Management Team

Job Description

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic and operational leadership, driving business growth, financial performance, market expansion and organizational effectiveness.
• The role requires a commercially astute telecommunications executive with the ability to build strategic relationships, secure high-value contracts, develop partnerships and deliver sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate Board-approved strategy into actionable business plans, annual budgets, operating priorities and measurable performance targets.
• Lead business growth and operational scale-up, positioning the organization for national expansion and future regional market entry.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with C-suite executives, government officials, public-sector decision-makers, large enterprises, property developers, infrastructure owners, carriers and technology partners.
• Identify and develop strategic business opportunities, negotiate at executive level, and secure high-value contracts, wholesale capacity agreements, distribution partnerships and enterprise connectivity deals.
• Drive overall financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, customer retention, operating costs and capital allocation.
• Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to align network rollout, service quality, capacity, resilience and technology investments with commercial objectives.
• Work with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to strengthen sales and business development, strategic account management, pipeline governance and regional market execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, licence conditions, contractual obligations, data protection standards, health and safety policies and corporate governance frameworks.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing executive team, establishing clear accountability, succession plans and a culture of ownership, collaboration and customer focus.
• Coordinate investor, lender and strategic-partner engagement with the Board and authorized group leadership, ensuring the availability of credible business plans, financial forecasts and performance reports.
• Monitor market developments, competitor activities, pricing strategies and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and maintain competitiveness.
• Provide regular and accurate Board reports on financial and operational performance, strategic risks, growth opportunities, capital requirements, major contracts and key delivery milestones.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A relevant degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Telecommunications, Economics or a related discipline is preferred.
• An MBA or relevant executive education will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 19 years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record in senior leadership within telecommunications, ISP, broadband, carrier services or enterprise connectivity.
• Demonstrated experience leading a business unit, operating company or major commercial or operational function, with direct accountability for business results.
• Strong executive-level relationships across enterprise, public-sector, carrier, infrastructure and technology ecosystems, supported by verifiable examples of business opportunities, transactions or partnerships personally advanced.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value commercial agreements and build lasting relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic planning, operational management, corporate governance and risk-management capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, decision-making and stakeholder-management skills.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2026.