7 Seas CEOCOO

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Seven Seas Distillery Pvt. Ltd (Pearl Distillery)
Work Location: Chennai India
Brief Introduction - Seven Seas Distillery Pvt. Ltd (Pearl Distillery)
Seven Seas Distillery Pvt. Ltd. established in 1981 is a well-established player in India’s alcoholic beverage manufacturing sector. The company operates six strategically located manufacturing facilities and is ISO 22000:2018 certified underscoring its strong commitment to quality food safety and regulatory compliance.
With robust manufacturing infrastructure Seven Seas manages large-scale production bottling and packaging operations across multiple product categories. The company has built deep expertise in franchise-based bottling marketing and distribution partnering with leading liquor companies such as Diageo India Inbrew Beverages and Grayson’s Distillers & Vintners.
Seven Seas is known for its operational reliability adherence to state excise regulations and efficient supply chain management enabling timely execution and consistent product quality across markets. Its long-standing presence in the industry reflects strong relationships with principals distributors and regulatory authorities.
The organization continues to focus on capacity utilization process standardization cost efficiencies and continuous improvement supporting sustained growth and scalability.
Corporate Headquarters: Chennai Tamil Nadu
Business Size: Approx. 2000 crore indicating strong top-line performance
Employee Strength: Around 200 employees
Leadership
• Y S Reddy – De Facto CEO
• Anish Reddy – Director on Board
• ShivKumar Reddy – Managing Director
Why join Seven Seas
• Shape and scale brands with the potential to become category leaders.
• Operate with significant autonomy in building and leading the Organisation function.
Competitive executive compensation aligned with experience and impact.
40 years of industry legacy and stability
Exposure to leading brands (Diageo Inbrew Grayson’s)
2000 crore business with multi-location operations
ISO-certified strong compliance and quality culture
Lean structure offering high ownership and visibility
Opportunities to drive impact and grow with the business
What the role encompasses
Seven Seas with a business presence across multiple states is entering a phase of accelerated growth. As it transitions from a founder-led entrepreneurial organization to a professionally managed company they remain committed to preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and long-standing values. They are seeking a CEO to lead the business and organization through this next phase — scaling operations strengthening systems building future leadership and guiding a thoughtful cultural evolution while continuing to deliver strong business results.
What you’ll handle
Business Leadership
P&L ownership and hands-on day-to-day management across all business units including multi-state manufacturing operations (6 Units).
Drive revenue growth margin expansion and working-capital efficiency.
Oversee multi-state manufacturing plants ensuring consistency cost efficiency safety and scalability.
Build resilient supply chains and drive cost optimization across inputs and operations.
Brand Market & Principal Relationships.
Aggressively scale franchisee brands across markets with high ROI marketing investments.
Manage and grow relationships with principals whose brands we manufacture; build new associations.
Guide sales distribution and route-to-market strategy across states.
Technology Systems & Organizational Scale-Up
Bring in a technology and analytics discipline across the company including ERP DMS/SFA dashboards and data-driven decision-making.
Establish scalable processes systems and corporate governance across finance sales manufacturing HR and supply chain.
Build a robust leadership pipeline and a talent pool for the future.
Growth Integration & Strategic Expansion
Drive our business expansion into new markets.
Integration of acquired entities into the organization.
Combine existing operations into a unified corporate culture.
How you will lead
Be the bridge between long-tenured senior managers and new talent
building deep trust credibility and patience.
Lead cultural change thoughtfully with an emphasis on consensus-building and talent development rather than disruption.
Mentor the next generation of family leadership and build a high- performing second line.
Work closely with the founders initially and transition to reporting into a formal Board of Directors over time.
Maintain and grow key principle relationships upholding the company’s
reputation for transparency reliability and partnership.
Desired Professional Experience
Proven senior professional who has been a CEO COO Business Head
CXO or similar multi-state leader.
Experience in both professionally managed and entrepreneur-led organizations.
Significant exposure to retail distributive trade.
Deep expertise in Sales & Marketing with a strong commercial and growth- oriented mindset.
Experience scaling manufacturing operations and building strong future- ready teams.
Track record of designing and implementing systems scalable processes and governance practices.
Experience integrating operations across locations and standardizing processes.
Exposure to contemporary technology solutions enterprise systems and data-driven management.
M&A or partnership evaluation experience (optional).
Leadership Traits
Exceptional emotional intelligence — empathy patience and the ability to bring people along.
Entrepreneurial hands-on and comfortable with complexity and ambiguity.
Ambitious resilient and balanced — able to drive results while maintaining a respectful open culture.
Curious about emerging technology and modern ways of working.
Age preference: Early 50’s or below.
What’s in it for you
Lead a fast-scaling business at a pivotal moment in its journey.
Shape a cultural and organizational transition that will define the next decade.
Build lasting systems teams and leadership capability.
Work with a proven and talented team of founders.
Competitive executive compensation commensurate with experience and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute detailed operational plans aligned with strategic objectives.
Lead initiatives to streamline and improve organizational processes.
Conduct monthly performance review meetings with the CEO.
Conduct team performance reviews and provide feedback.
Implement strategies to enhance collections efficiency.
Monitor sales growth and market expansion activities.
Supervise factory operations and technology integration projects.
Collaborate with the marketing team on branding initiatives.
Manage pricing strategy for raw materials and finished goods.
Oversee distributor relationship management and new distribution channels.
Guide financial strategy and adopt optimal financial management practices.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and prioritize safety in operations.
Lead sustainability initiatives and promote a growth-oriented organizational culture.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA is preferred.
15 years of experience in leadership roles with P&L responsibility preferably in manufacturing and retail distribution.
Strong skills in project management team building negotiation communication and problem-solving.
Knowledge of operations supply chain finance and digital transformation.
Ability to hold people accountable make quick decisions and execute effectively.
Work Environment:
Schedule: 6 days a week 9:30 am to 6:00 pm with 2nd and 4th Saturday off. Occasional travel for learning conferences and supplier/dealer meetings.
Challenges: Change management for quick execution. Building confidence with CEO/Owner. Promoting accountability and adherence to deadlines. Collaborating with potentially difficult department heads.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervise Heads of Departments: Sales Finance Purchase HR Factory GM Strategy Marketing.