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Group CEO (Part-Time) - Africa's Leading Travel, Tourism and Events

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Location: UK-based with occasional travel to Africa

Commitment: 2 days per week

Industry: Travel, Tourism and Events

Start Date: Autumn 2025

Join the leadership team behind Africa's largest travel, tourism and events network, dedicated to promoting the continent as a premier global destination. We are seeking a financially astute,

Leader, to provide strategic oversight and leadership, guiding two accomplished CEOs, one leading the travel and tourism network, and the second, heading the events business.

This high-impact, part-time role (2 days per week) is ideal for a senior executive with extensive board experience, strong financial acumen, and a deep understanding of Africa's travel, tourism and events landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and governance to both CEOs and their leadership teams
• Oversee financial strategy, capital development, and long-term sustainability
• Support investment initiatives, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement
• Act as a key advisor on growth, risk, and operational focus
• Represent the organisation on international platforms, including media, investors, and government
• Lead the board of directors and oversee their role to ensure transparency and best practice in governance

Ideal Candidate

• Seasoned Chair, Non-Executive Director, CEO or senior executive with extensive boardroom experience
• Strong financial background with proven success in scaling or guiding complex organisations
• In-depth knowledge of African markets, particularly in travel, tourism, and events
• Visionary, collaborative leader with sound governance principles and strategic clarity
• Available 2 days per week, with occasional travel to Africa

Why Join Us?

• Lead Africa's most influential travel, tourism, and events platform
• Play a central role in shaping and promoting the future of travel to Africa
• Collaborate with a high calibre, mission-driven leadership team across the continent
• Flexible engagement with competitive part-time compensation