Interim CEO | Packaging Manufacturer | Buckinghamshire Location: Milton Keynes (with travel to UK & Ireland sites) Contract: 6 months (3-5 days per week) Zachary Daniels Recruitment is delighted to be supporting this well established packaging manufacturing business with the appointment of an Interim CEO. Recently acquired by a leading private equity investor, the business is entering a critical transformation phase focused on operational consolidation, refinancing, and commercial repositioning. We are seeking an experienced Interim CEO to lead the organisation through this pivotal period. This role will provide hands-on leadership, strategic direction, and delivery focus, working closely with the investor group and senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities: Provide decisive leadership to the Senior Leadership Team (HR, Finance UK & Ireland, Sales, and Operations) Lead the ongoing site consolidation programme to improve efficiency and cost base Support and deliver refinancing activities alongside stakeholders and advisors Drive pricing strategy and commercial repositioning to enhance margin performance Stabilise and optimise operational performance across all sites Establish clear KPIs, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks Engage effectively with investors, providing regular updates and strategic insight Ensure strong governance, risk management, and compliance standards Build organisational alignment and mom...