Responsibilities: Strategy, Market Entry and Growth Lead the launch and establishment of VCS operations in Mozambique, including the licences, infrastructure, systems and partnerships required to go to market. Develop and execute the Mozambique business plan and go-to-market strategy in line with company group direction. Drive customer acquisition and commercial growth among shipping lines, freight forwarders and road transporters. Monitor market trends, customer needs and competitor activity, and translate insights into targeted growth initiatives. Deliver against approved revenue, market-penetration and profitability targets. Operational and Financial Performance Hold full accountability for the operational and commercial performance of the Mozambique business. Ensure disciplined financial and resource management in collaboration with the CFO. Build an efficient, scalable operating model and establish clear performance measures. Continuously improve productivity, service quality and customer experience. Ensure services and operating model are adapted to Mozambican market and customer requirements. Governance, Risk and Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable Mozambican laws, regulations and licences, and with Company and Group policies. Establish effective local controls, risk-management and business-continuity arrangements. Proactively identify and manage key commercial, operational, regulatory and reputational risks. Maintain high standards of integrity, governance and accountability across the organization. People and Organisational Leadership Recruit, build and lead a capable, performance-driven local management team. Establish an organisational structure suited to the scale and stage of the business. Shape a strong organisational culture aligned with company values. Stakeholder Relations and Board Reporting Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, government authorities, regulators and business partners. Represent company and protect its reputation and interests in the Mozambican market. Work closely with the Board and Group partners to leverage existing capabilities, experience and best practice. Provide the Board with timely, accurate reporting on performance, risks and opportunities, and escalate issues requiring Board intervention. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, Masters degree is an advantage. Proven experience as a Managing Director, Sales or Business Development Director or in a comparable senior leadership role. Demonstrated experience establishing, launching or scaling a business or operation in a new market. Strong commercial and business development experience, ideally in shipping, freight, logistics, clearing or forwarding. Strong understanding of Mozambique's regulatory, commercial and competitive environment. Experience managing senior stakeholders, government authorities and strategic business partners.