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Fortuna has become an established brand among customers within just a few years. We became a proud international Family of companies carrying Fortuna Entertainment Group from the first betting shop. We want to go further and be known for having the best tech departments offering our employees the usage of modern technologies and being part of many exciting projects. Our new home is the remarkable Churchill II building, which has a view of Prague. Every detail underlines the company's corporate culture and represents our values. We make every decision and measure every outcome based on our values. Therefore, we focus on keeping accountability, boldness, and customer-centricity at the heart of our philosophy. The workplace layout is 100% ecological, providing ideal conditions for everyday work. We all work as one team and treat each other with respect, openness, a sense of honour, and respect for individual and cultural differences.
Do you want to be one of us?
FEG is seeking a strategic visionary to drive growth by identifying and evaluating new opportunities, leading executive-level discussions, executing acquisitions, and forming strategic partnerships. If you have a keen eye for market trends and a passion for driving business success.
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- Evaluating market trends and international landscape to identify new growth opportunities,
- Developing a comprehensive strategy to deliver growth by strategically identifying and evaluating opportunities that can enhance shareholder returns and complement FEGs strategy to become the leading player in our CEE region,
- Lead the Business Development agenda with the senior executive team, the CEO, and the wider board, providing robust, credible, and well-considered strategic advice and action plans,
- Through direct research and networking, explore and map the potential universe of acquisition targets. Where relevant engage with potential targets to understand their motivations and appetite for working together or a future sale,
- Execution of approved components of the strategy with a focus on expanding into new areas of the Gambling Value chain or related adjacencies, including:
- Identification of and assessing potential acquisition targets and executing due diligence where suitable opportunities to acquire exist,
- Evaluating their fit with the company and its long-term vision,
- Leading on negotiations and closing acquisitions, partnerships, and other growth opportunities,
- Identifying possible strategic partners and developing partnerships with suitable complementary companies,
- Working with cross-functional teams to integrate acquired companies and assets into the company and ensure smooth commencements of agreed partnerships,
- Supporting and evaluating the execution of agreed strategies to deliver the required business results,
- Regularly reporting to top management and the FEG board on strategy re-evaluation, the pipeline of acquisition and other opportunities, and on the outcomes,
We Require
- Fluent in English (knowledge of Czech, Slovak, or another Slavic language would be beneficial but is not required),
- University degree in business, finance, or related field; executive MBA from a top international business school preferred,
- Proven track record of successfully developing and executing strategic initiatives, Experience in discovering new business opportunities,
- Strong understanding of the CEE region, probably having grown up in or worked in one of these markets.
- Availability to travel to target countries
- Strong influencing and communicating skills,
- Curiosity and ability to make decisions based on data,
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills,
- Strong financial and business acumen,
- Results-oriented individual with a focus on delivery and agility,
- Interest in technology and new trends in business,
- Rally strong collaboration skills as will be relying on support and cooperation from teams across a matrix organization.
- Individual demonstrates a strong commitment to results,
- The role may involve extensive travel to the FEG markets.
We Offer
- Variable compensation bonus
- Five weeks of holidays
- Flexible working hours and home office
- Individual career development plan
- Meal allowance and Cafeteria Benefit System (universal vouchers for sport, culture, traveling, and health)
- Special offers and discounts from our partners (Dr.Max, Datart, Škoda Auto)
- Various events for employees (tickets for sports events, Well-being programs, workshops, conferences)
- The gym (open 24/7)
- An informal environment with no dress code
- Fresh coffee by our Barista, fruit Mondays
- Modern offices in the Churchill office complex with views of Prague castle
