Group Chief People Officer

Lead and elevate the People agendaLarge conglomerate operating in Mauritius, Africa and Indian Ocean. About Our Client Our client, IBL Group is the leading diversified conglomerate in Mauritius and one of the most influential business groups in the Indian Ocean. With 40,000+ employees in 20 countries, IBL operates across four major clusters: Retail, Consumer Brands Distribution, Industrials, and Services, touching nearly every part of daily life. Through its Beyond Borders strategy, IBL has transformed from a Mauritian champion into a rapidly expanding regional leader, with over half of its revenue now generated internationally. Listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, the Group combines strong financial performance with a long-term commitment to people, innovation, and sustainable growth. Job Description Leadership and team development: Raise the strength and impact of Human Capital teams and leaders across the Group. Talent management: Strengthen the Group talent engine through better hiring, stronger pipelines, and greater internal mobility. Leadership depth: Build stronger leadership continuity through solid successor coverage and deeper internal leadership depth. Culture: Champion a culture of accountability, excellence, discipline, trust, humility, teamwork, and results‑driven. Group HC standards and cross fertilisation: Raise Group Human Capital standards by spreading strong practices across businesses and geographies. Trusted partner to our stakeholders: Build trusted, high‑value partnerships with CEOs and members related to People Governance, to strengthen people outcomes and business performance. The Successful Applicant Degree in Business Management or related field from a recognised institution. 15+ years' experience in Human Capital management, including senior leadership roles. Strong background in organisational transformation across local and international contexts. Proven ability to build and develop high‑performing Human Capital teams. Effective at working across diverse businesses, contexts, and stakeholder groups. Practical, business‑oriented mindset with strong execution discipline. High personal standards, humility, and reliability. Trusted people leader who inspires teams and raises performance levels. What's on Offer You will join a Group with strong ambition, exciting challenges, and real opportunities to help shape the future. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the People agenda of a multi‑business Group operating across multiple territories, where People is a top strategic priority and where high standards, disciplined execution, and real business impact are part of who we are. You will join a Group that places strong emphasis on excellence, discipline, accountability, and humility, and you will take on a role with real influence across businesses. Be part of the IBL of tomorrow Closing date: 15th April 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr