This may not be the best place...but how can it be bad? If this gets moved by the powers that be, ok...but I think the FT community here may be a uniquely good place to turn which other people wouldn't consider...so here goes:

We are seeking a President/Europe for a major $1+ billion international consumer products company (sales: 50% US/50% Europe). The company's brands are leaders in most major markets.

This person will be leading a major cultural organizational transformation -- you could almost call it a revolution -- from a European country manager structure to a Pan-European management structure.

We are only looking for a person that has done this for a similar type company recently -- someone that's been there and done that for a major company and can speak/act from experience and authority. We are expecting that this person brings with him/her very meaningful relevant direct experience and lessons, as this transition requires both forcefulness and sensitivity.

If you know an appropriate candidate, please respond to [email protected].

Other specific attributes includes:

1. Significant international operating and P&L responsibility;

2. Fluency in multiple languages (English + at least one major European language, at a minimum);

3. Previous recent experience for a major company consolidating European country operations into Pan-European centralized operations (essential), preferably including consolidation of international call centers;

4. Previous major brand experience;

5. Experience with complex distribution structures (large SKU count, different type products) and multi-site manufacturing;

6. Significant experience dealing with and selling to major/leading mass merchants/retailers as well as managing sales organizations;

7. Personal attributes: strong coach, motivator, energizer.

Thanx in advance.