Group Head of Information Technology (IT)

1. Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and execute a cohesive long-term Group IT strategy and roadmap that supports business growth efficiency and competitive advantage across diverse business units (Retail Agriculture Real Estate).

• Act as the primary technology advisor to the Board and executive management presenting technology insights risks and strategic recommendations.

• Establish and enforce IT governance frameworks policies and best practices to ensure compliance security and operational excellence across the Group.

• Manage the Group IT budget ensuring optimal allocation of resources and demonstrable return on IT investment (ROI).

2. Technology and Innovation

• Drive technological innovation by continually assessing and implementing new evolved and relevant technologies (e.g. cloud computing data analytics automation) to improve business processes and operational efficiency.

• Ensure that the Groups IT applications and systems are modern secure scalable and support the specific needs of each subsidiary (e.g. POS systems for Retail IoT/data platforms for Agriculture management systems for Real Estate).

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across the Group.

• Maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging technology trends and how they can be leveraged to benefit the business.

3. IT Operations and Infrastructure

• Oversee the management maintenance and security of the entire Groups IT infrastructure including networks servers data centers and end-user computing.

• Ensure high availability reliability and performance of all critical business systems and applications.

• Develop and maintain robust IT security disaster recovery and business continuity plans to protect the Groups data and assets.

4. Team Leadership and Development

• Lead mentor and develop the Group IT team fostering a culture of high performance innovation and customer service.

• Define organizational structure and resource needs for the IT function.

• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and service providers.

5. Business Unit Support

• Collaborate closely with the leadership teams of Retail Adidas Greenhouse Farm Production and Small Real Estate to understand their unique technology requirements and deliver tailored solutions.

• Ensure seamless integration and interoperability of technology systems across all group entities.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT with Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g. Head of IT CIO or CTO) preferably within a diversified group of companies.

• Proven track record of success in developing and executing an IT strategy that aligns with business objectives.

• Deep understanding of modern enterprise technology stacks including cloud services (e.g. AWS Azure) ERP systems and data management.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Tech-Savvy & Innovative: Demonstrated ability to evolve with time remain technologically aware and drive innovation.

• Leadership & Board Presence: Strong executive presence communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to the Board and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strategic Thinking: Exceptional ability to think strategically plan long-term and manage complex multi-faceted projects.

• Business Acumen: Excellent understanding of business operations and financial management.

• Security Focus: Expert knowledge of cybersecurity principles and risk management.

Adaptability: Experience managing IT for diverse business sectors (Retail Agriculture Real Estate is a plus). 

Additional Information :

The remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.

The Deadline for submission is February 20 2026. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Further assessments will be required. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time