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Mercury HR, LLC lists this Chief Executive Officer opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Wright Brothers, Inc.
Location: Montgomery, Ohio
Reports To: Ownership Group
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
For nearly 80 years, Wright Brothers, Inc. has been a leader in the Cincinnati Business Community. You’ve heard our name and seen it in advertisements at major sporting events. We are a thriving, family‑owned business group with a legacy of excellence and innovation. While our business model is multifaceted, we are known as a leader and innovator in the industrial gas industry, including regionally supplying high‑performance specialty gases to clients in consumer products, healthcare, medical, research, universities and pharmaceuticals. Additionally supplying cryogenics and gases to fabricating, maintenance, hospitality, entertainment, and retail industries. We have a national footprint in helium including uniquely our own dedicated helium wells. Additionally, we hold numerous patents, trademarks and registrations. Two associated companies are Wright Brothers Global Gas, LLC (GlobalGasSupply.com) and Vendor Managed Gas, LLC (VMG.us.com). Wright Brothers Global Gas is a national account program and VMG is a proprietary IoT telemetry product.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Development
Develop plus – importantly - execute strategic and tactical plans for long‑term business growth
Lead with an entrepreneurial approach in identifying new business opportunities
Work closely with owners and leadership team to preserve company legacy
Attend weekly ownership meetings and deliver monthly performance reviews
Make capital investment recommendations and optimize real estate/investments
Actively participate in sales activities to drive revenue growth
Meet with prospective customers and maintain key account relationships
Monitor contracts, pricing, profit margins, and renewal timelines
Maintain regular communication with sales teams across all businesses
Participate in leadership and sales expertise training programs
Operational Excellence & Compliance
Collaborate with in‑house experts to optimize business operations
Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and industry regulations
Develop effective employee needs assessment and training programs
Lead succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline
Recommend and schedule capital investments to improve business efficiency and timely providing equipment for new customers
Qualifications
Proven leadership track record in business development and operations
Strong technical skills with passion for sales and operations management
Related industry experience with team leadership capabilities
Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills across multiple business units
Experience in succession planning and leadership development
Strong financial acumen for guiding investments and growth
Previous P&L responsibility
Why Join Wright Brothers, Inc.
Lead an established industry leader with a strong legacy
Hands‑on leadership role with significant growth potential
Opportunity to make long‑term impact working with dedicated owners and skilled team
An industry that historically has grown at twice GDP.
Joiningan industry marginally affectedby economic cycles, generally unaffected by imported products and internet sales.
Wright Brothers, Inc.’s Corporate Values
Three Simple Rules:
Do what’s right.
Do the best you can.
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Three Universal Questions:
Can I trust you?
Are you committed to excellence?
Do you care about me as a person?
Wright Brothers, Inc. is a nicotine and drug free workplace.
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Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
Who can apply
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