🌍 Executive Opportunity: Managing Director – Botswana (Luxury Hospitality & Conservation) Salary neg.
A leading organisation operating at the intersection of luxury hospitality, conservation, and community impact is seeking an exceptional Managing Director to oversee its Botswana business. This is a rare senior leadership role with full accountability for business performance, strategic execution, and service excellence across a complex, purpose‑driven operation.
💼 The Role
The Managing Director will be responsible for:
Full P&L ownership and commercial performance
Strategic leadership across multi‑site operations
Driving service excellence in a high‑end, experience‑led environment
Leading a values‑driven business with strong conservation and community commitments
Guiding the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact
🔎 Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a seasoned executive with:
Proven MD or senior executive experience with direct P&L responsibility
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Experience leading complex, multi‑site operations (hospitality/tourism advantageous)
A track record of translating strategy into disciplined execution
Experience working in emerging or frontier markets
🌿 Leadership Attributes That Matter
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Values‑led leadership, integrity, and sound judgement
Credibility and resilience across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong people leadership and senior team development capability
Ambition balanced with long‑term sustainability thinking
Adaptability and comfort operating in remote, logistically challenging environments
✨ What Makes This Role Unique
Leadership within a purpose‑driven organisation where conservation and community outcomes are central
Stewardship of a globally recognised luxury safari experience
A mandate to elevate service standards while protecting authenticity and sense of place
A role with both scale and legacy impact in one of Africa’s most celebrated wilderness regions
Please forward applications to cam@cedar-wood.co.za
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