Managing Director Leisure & Entertainment Multinational

Exciting and dymanic environment with a huge potential of growth

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 monetisation.
• Lead 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 organisation.
• Promote 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 Managing Director - Business Unit will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership for the business unit, with full accountability for its performance, growth and long-term development. The role is responsible for defining and executing the business vision, ensuring operational excellence, driving commercial success and delivering sustainable profitability across all activities within the Business Unit portfolio.

• European company, leader in the entertainment sector
• Growing and expanding its operation & business in Iberia

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