Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of WinAir. This role sets strategic direction, aligns and holds accountable the leaders of each functional area, and ensures the organization operates cohesively toward its goals. The Managing Director works closely with the Board to translate strategy into results and will also support the continued growth and success of the organization by assisting with other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Provide overall executive leadership for WinAir, accountable to the Board of Directors for organizational performance.
Translate Board-approved strategy into an executable operating plan, with clear priorities and resource allocation across the organization.
Provide regular, transparent reporting to the Board on organizational performance, risks, and strategic progress.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, efficiency, and risk mitigation at the organizational level.
Leading Through Functional Directors
Set clear expectations and goals for each functional director and hold them accountable for the performance of their respective areas.
Ensure alignment and coordination across functions, so that plans and priorities are integrated rather than siloed.
Support functional directors in resolving cross-departmental issues, removing obstacles, and securing resources needed for their teams to succeed.
Preserve and reinforce each director's ownership and accountability for their function, while ensuring the organization operates as a unified whole.
Organizational Effectiveness
Build a high-performing, accountable leadership team across all functions.
Support succession planning and organizational design as the company grows.
Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Represent WinAir externally with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders as required.
AI and Operational Innovation
Champion WinAir's internal adoption of AI tools and workflows, setting the tone from the top that the organization is committed to working smarter and evolving how it operates.
Work with the director team to identify and implement AI-driven improvements across functions, from sales and marketing to development, operations, and customer support.
Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, where the team is encouraged to test, learn, and embed new tools into everyday work.