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Infopro Digital is seeking a Global Managing Director – Consumer to lead the worldwide transformation and growth of its consumer software and technology solutions portfolio. This executive role owns full global P&L responsibility and is accountable for end‑to‑end commercial performance, product strategy, brand development and go‑to‑market execution across multiple regions.

About the Business
Infopro Digital is a global B2B group specialising in information, software and technology solutions, with over 4,000 employees across 26 countries. The Consumer division operates across specialist automotive, technology and consumer interest sectors and is undergoing a significant transformation focused on digital growth, DTC expansion, product innovation and commercial excellence.

Role Purpose
The Global Managing Director – Consumer will shape the future of the Consumer division by integrating product innovation, brand strategy, digital and direct‑to‑consumer growth, and high‑performance sales execution into a unified operating model. The role is responsible for converting demand into durable, scalable revenue while strengthening market position across Europe, North America and South East Asia.

Key Responsibilities

Global Strategy and P&L Leadership
You will own full global P&L accountability for the Consumer business, delivering sustainable revenue growth, margin improvement and market share expansion. You will define and execute a multi‑year transformation strategy across publishing, software and consumer technology solutions, while prioritising investment, resource allocation and portfolio optimisation across markets and product lines.

Product, Technology and Innovation
You will lead product lifecycle management across content, digital platforms and consumer technology solutions. You will redesign new product development processes to accelerate innovation, improve cross‑functional alignment and increase launch success rates. You will monetise intellectual property through new formats, licensing models and digital experiences

DTC and Omni‑Channel Growth
You will build and scale owned DTC channels to become primary revenue drivers across global markets. You will optimise the full customer journey, including acquisition, conversion, fulfilment, retention and lifetime value. You will integrate digital, retail and partner channels into a cohesive omni‑channel ecosystem.

Brand Development and Market Positioning
You will lead global brand strategy, premium repositioning and integrated go‑to‑market execution for flagship launches. You will align storytelling, content, digital, retail and performance marketing into a repeatable and scalable model, ensuring brand demand translates into measurable commercial outcomes.

Commercial Excellence and Sales Transformation
You will elevate global sales organisation performance through value‑led sales methodologies, improved forecasting accuracy and disciplined pipeline management. You will introduce operating rhythms that strengthen decision‑making, accountability and execution. You will drive joint business planning with retail, platform and ecosystem partners to maximise revenue.

Global Market Expansion
You will lead international expansion of consumer products and DTC platforms into new regions. You will adapt propositions to local market dynamics while maintaining global brand and operational consistency. You will build and manage high‑performing regional leadership teams across Europe, North America and South East Asia.

Organisational Leadership and Culture
You will build a high‑performance, cross‑functional global organisation with clear accountability and reduced hand‑offs. You will foster a culture of customer centricity, innovation and operational excellence. You will translate strategy into systems, processes and behaviours that teams can execute consistently.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by revenue growth, profitability and market share expansion across all regions, increased DTC contribution to total revenue, improved customer lifetime value, successful delivery of major product launches and brand repositioning programmes, improved sales forecasting accuracy and pipeline health, strong partner ecosystem performance, enhanced operational efficiency, and high levels of employee engagement and leadership effectiveness.

• Proven track record leading global consumer businesses within technology, media, entertainment or premium brands

• Full global P&L ownership and accountability
• Deep expertise in DTC, digital commerce and omni‑channel go‑to‑market execution
• Strong background in product lifecycle management, brand strategy and customer experience design
• Demonstrated success transforming global sales organisations and implementing value‑based sales methodologies
• Experience launching large‑scale hardware, software or content‑driven products across multiple international markets
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, translating vision into executable systems
• Exceptional leadership, communication and senior stakeholder management skills

Core Leadership Competencies

• Strategic and commercial acumen
• Product and brand leadership
• Digital and DTC growth
• Sales excellence and partner management
• Cross‑functional execution
• Global market insight
• Change leadership
• Customer‑centric innovation

• Bonus structure based on company and personal performance
• 25 days annual holiday (rising to 30 days)
• Birthday day off
• 2 volunteer days
• Life Assurance (4 x Life Assurance from Day 1 of Employment)
• Group pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and more
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced Family-friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Wellbeing tools and resources
• Comprehensive product training and ongoing support from the Manager and the wider Haynes Group team

Our foundations and values

At Infopro Digital, we are driven by core values such as entrepreneurial spirit, constant customer focus, promoting diversity, striving for significant impact, and a collaborative culture. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic community that embraces these values on a daily basis, shaping the future with passion and commitment.

Diversity is one of our core values. We are convinced that our teams, drawn from all backgrounds and with different backgrounds and experiences, are one of the key drivers of our success. The Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and inclusion, from recruitment to career development, and we strive to provide an equitable working environment to promote the well-being of our teams.

Learn More About Us

Infopro Digital is a B2B group specializing in information and technology. The group is present in 26 countries and employs over 4,000 people. Its innovative solutions are aimed at professional communities in 5 key economic sectors: construction & public sector, automotive, risk & insurance, industry and retail.

Thanks to the group’s sectorial expertise, Infopro Digital covers all the needs of professionals. Its solutions enable decision-makers to make informed decisions and companies to sustainably develop their commercial activity and performance.

Equal Opportunities

We provide equal opportunities to employees and job applicants and do not discriminate, either directly or indirectly, on the basis of any protected characteristic or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.

To comply fully with equal opportunities legislation, we monitor all job applications. Applicants are therefore asked to complete equal opportunities questions as part of the application process. This information is collected anonymously, stored securely, and used solely for monitoring purposes. There is no obligation to provide this information, and all applicants will be treated equally whether or not they choose to do so. customers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and sustainable performance.