Chief Business Officer

Join to apply for the Chief Business Officer role at GVW Group. GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable earlystage, highgrowth, and midsized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Over the years we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency. Description As Chief Business Officer (CBO) at GVW Group, you will serve as a key accountable leader and enabler of operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of companies in commercial vehicle manufacturing, distribution, and engineering services. Your mandate is to support each business platform in achieving its full potentialensuring results are realized through sound operational execution, disciplined business model, and unwavering adherence to GVWs customerfirst business model. Reporting directly to the Chairman, you will work alongside company leaders to oversee their performance, remove obstacles, and strengthen processes that drive sustainable growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities Operational Support & Enablement Support the leadership teams of each platform in executing their strategic and operational priorities to deliver measurable results. Ensure that each business unit is positioned to realize its full potential through effective processes, strong management systems, and empowered leadership. Provide handson operational and financial guidance to improve efficiency, performance, and scalability while maintaining entrepreneurial agility. Uphold and reinforce GVWs customerfirst business model, ensuring every operational decision supports longterm customer success and satisfaction. Performance Transformation Partner with portfolio companies to identify improvement opportunities in operations, supply chain, and cost structure. Help establish and monitor performance metrics (KPI, EBITDA, cash flow) that reflect each businesss valuecreation potential. Support transformation and turnaround efforts where necessaryproviding strategic insight, analytical rigor, and implementation discipline. Strategic Growth & Execution Translate GVWs strategic vision into clear, actionable operational priorities across the portfolio. Assure the adherence and enhancement of the unique business model for each platform. Identify opportunities for expansion, integration, or restructuring to enhance competitiveness and longterm enterprise value. Assist with M&A integration, ensuring alignment with GVWs culture, systems, and customercentric operating approach. Governance & Financial Rigor Support and oversee P&L performance, cash flow discipline, and financial health across all operating platforms. Support and enhance transparent reporting frameworks that link operational activity to business results and value creation. Partner with the Chairman and executive leadership to ensure capital, talent, and systems are aligned with growth priorities and the longterm growth of the businesses. Requirements Education Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred; demonstrated success in complex, handson operating environments is essential. Experience 15+ years of leadership across multisite or portfolio operations, ideally within commercial vehicle, industrial, engineering, or distribution sectors. Proven record of supporting operational transformation, technology implementation, and demonstration of AI and automation understanding and application improving performance and achieving measurable business results. Deep understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and capital equipment or distributionbased business models. Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to connect operational actions to customer outcomes and business value. Experienced in building leadership capability and operational systems that sustain growth and innovation. Skills Deep understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and capital equipment or distributionbased business models. Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to connect operational actions to customer outcomes and business value. Experienced in building leadership capability and operational systems that sustain growth and innovation. Why GVW Group Collaborative impact: Work directly with the Chairman and leadership teams to support execution and unlock value across platforms. Building business platforms that will outlast and outperform competition. Entrepreneurial environment: Operate in a lean, agile organization that prizes creativity, ownership, and accountability. Customerfirst culture: Champion a business model built on deep customer relationships, responsiveness, and integrity. Reward for results: Competitive compensation, meaningful incentives, and longterm participation tied to business success. Work Environment: Office setting and plant environment. Physical Requirements Capable of wearing taskspecific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection. Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines. While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity. Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods. Legal and Compliance Statements AtWill Employment: This job description does not create a contract of employment, nor does it alter the atwill employment relationship. Employment with the company is voluntary and may be terminated at will by either the employee or the company, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Job Duties Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs. Equal Employment Opportunity: Autocar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compliance with Laws and Policies: The employee must adhere to all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as all company policies and procedures. Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance): Autocar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodations should contact Human Resources. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Employees are expected to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and comply with company policies regarding data protection and proprietary information, in accordance with applicable laws. NonExhaustive List of Duties: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Business Development and Sales Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GVW Group by 2x. Get notified about new Chief Business Officer jobs in Miami, FL. #J-18808-Ljbffr