European company, leader in the entertainment sector

Growing and expanding its operation & business in Iberia

About Our Client

European live entertainment company founded around 10 years ago and supporting by an important financial partner with a solid leadership in the live entertainment sector.

Job Description

Strategic & Business Leadership

Full ownership and accountability for the Business Unit P&L;, ensuring the achievement of strategic objectives, revenue growth and financial targets.

Define and implement the long-term business strategy for the Business Unit division across Iberia and selected international markets.

Identify, evaluate and develop new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and revenue streams to support sustainable growth and and execute high-impact strategic initiatives aligned with the company's overall business objectives.

Support the assessment, negotiation and integration of potential M&A; opportunities, joint ventures or strategic alliances within the entertainment sector.

Continuously monitor market trends, audience behaviour and competitive dynamics to position the business unit as a leading player within the Business Unit and live entertainment space.

Operational Excellence

Oversee the operational management and successful delivery of all business activities, ensuring best-in-class execution across actions.

Drive operational efficiencies, process optimisation and scalability across the business unit.

Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Marketing, Operations, Ticketing, Legal, HR and other internal stakeholders.

Establish performance metrics and reporting structures to monitor business performance and support data-driven decision making.

Ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards and operational best practices.

Commercial & Industry Relationships





Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients and partners.

Lead commercial negotiations and strategic partnership discussions to maximise business opportunities and profitability.

Drive innovation in audience engagement, fan experience and experiential concepts within the business segment.

Represent the business unit externally, strengthening the company's positioning and reputation within the entertainment industry.

Financial & Performance Management

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes for the business unit.

Ensure achievement of profitability targets while balancing operational excellence, business growth and investment priorities.

Partner closely with Finance teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, forecasting capabilities and financial controls.

Evaluate investment opportunities and develop robust business cases for new initiatives and expansion projects.

Monitor financial and operational KPIs, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where necessary.

Leadership & Team Management

Build, lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams across the business unit.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, agility and continuous improvement.

Coach, mentor and develop senior leaders and high-potential talent within the an entrepreneurial, resilient and hands-on leadership style, encouraging innovation and ownership at all levels of the business.

Act as a role model for the company's culture and values, driving engagement and alignment across teams.





The Successful Applicant

Candidate Profile

Significant senior leadership experience within live entertainment or related industries.

Proven track record managing complex business operations with full P&L; responsibility.

Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to drive business growth and profitability.

Experience leading strategic transformation, scaling businesses and managing organisational complexity.

Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution capabilities and a hands-on approach.

Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, influence and develop high-performing teams.

Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced and evolving environments.

Fluent in Spanish and English.

Key Competencies

Strategic Leadership

Commercial Vision & Business Development

Financial Acumen

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

Decision Making & Problem Solving

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Agility & Adaptability

Results Orientation

Entrepreneurial Mindset

What's on Offer

Exciting and dymanic environment with a huge potential of growth

Contact

Miguel Portillo

Quote job refJN-052026-7029017Job summary

FunctionCEO – Chief Executive Officer

SubsectorCEO – Chief Executive Officer Subsector

Industry

Travel Leisure & Hospitality

Location

Madrid

Contract type

Permanent

Consultant name

Miguel Portillo

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