🏛️ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — Infrastructure & EPC Projects in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Employers in Lyon hiring this role typically need: strategic leadership, business development, project governance and international client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Lead business development with international clients and partners
• Oversee project governance, risk and compliance
• Build, coach and hold accountable the senior leadership team
• Represent the company to boards, lenders, regulators and government bodies

Skills employers look for

• P&L and board-level reporting
• Large-contract negotiation
• Stakeholder and government relations
• Decision-making under uncertainty

Tools and standards

• ERP and portfolio dashboards
• CRM for tender pipelines
• Enterprise risk registers

Typical deliverables

• Annual business and bid plan
• Board governance framework
• Key client and partner agreements

How success is measured

• Project margin and cash flow
• Client retention and satisfaction
• Safety and compliance record

Common challenges

• Managing political and contract risk across regions
• Keeping margins healthy on fixed-price work

Hiring tip

Ask for examples of portfolios or turnarounds they have led, and speak to past board members or clients.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a CEO, Infrastructure & EPC cost in Lyon?

Indicative CEO, Infrastructure & EPC rates for Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France are about $100–$345 per hour, or $13,000–$44,850 per month for regular work.

What does a CEO, Infrastructure & EPC do in Lyon?

Strategic leadership, business development, project governance and international client relationships. Typical work includes set company strategy, growth targets and market entry plans, lead business development with international clients and partners and oversee project governance, risk and compliance.

What qualifications are usual for a CEO, Infrastructure & EPC?

Engineering or business degree, often with an MBA; 15+ years in infrastructure or EPC leadership; Proven board or P&L responsibility.

Can I hire a CEO, Infrastructure & EPC for Lyon remotely?

Often yes. French is the main working language, so confirm language needs and local contractor rules. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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