KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with Eastern Fisheries, Inc. to recruit a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its New England-based operations. Eastern Fisheries is a vertically integrated seafood company built through a partnership between two established family organizations, with operations spanning harvesting, processing, and global distribution and a workforce of over 200 employees in the U.S. and 450 internationally.
This is a senior leadership role within a well-established, relationship-driven organization undergoing a transition from a founder-led model to a more scalable, professionally managed enterprise. The CEO will report to the Board of Directors and work closely with ownership to drive operational excellence, organizational alignment, and long-term growth. This role requires a balance of hands-on leadership and strategic vision, with a strong focus on building structure, developing talent, and enhancing overall business performance.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee financial, operational, and commercial performance of the business.
- Implement KPIs, reporting structures, and operating cadence across all functions.
- Strengthen leadership team effectiveness, succession planning, and accountability.
- Improve cross-functional alignment across sales, operations, and supply chain.
- Enhance sales discipline, pricing visibility, and margin performance.
- Develop and execute the Company’s strategic roadmap in partnership with the Board.
- Manage global operations and complex international supply chain dynamics.
- Evaluate and refine organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities.
- Drive process improvement and operational efficiency across the business.
- Build scalable systems and infrastructure to support long-term growth.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record as a CEO, President, or senior executive driving growth and profitability.
- Experience in food, manufacturing, distribution, or related industries preferred.
- Demonstrated success in scaling founder-led, family-owned, or privately held businesses.
- Strong operational leadership with the ability to build structure and systems.
- Experience working with Boards and navigating multi-stakeholder environments.
- International business and supply chain experience preferred.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of performance management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary range of $375,000 – $450,000.
- Bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
