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At this scale, the Managing Director is the business. Not a layer of management - the engine. Luxury Executive is partnering with private equity-backed consumer brands across the UK that need commercial operators who can take direct ownership of performance. These aren't businesses that need someone to "oversee" - they need someone to sell, build, and fix. The sectors: fashion, sports, outdoor, lifestyle. Brands with heritage and potential, now requiring leaders who will do the work, not delegate it. The Mandate You will own the P&L and report to the board. But the real job is commercial - driving revenue, rebuilding channels, restoring margin. Strategy and execution in one pair of hands. Key responsibilities include: Full P&L accountability with board and private equity investor reporting Direct ownership of commercial strategy, sales, and revenue growth Turnaround of underperforming channels and margin recovery Build and scale DTC, ecommerce, and wholesale operations Lead small, agile teams - operational and strategic leadership combined Drive pricing, margin optimisation, and commercial discipline DTC. Ecommerce. Wholesale. Retail. You will touch all of it directly. The team is lean. The environment is fast. The upside is real - for the business and for you. What Matters We are engaging with leaders who have: Personally driven revenue growth, not just led teams who did Full P&L ownership at MD, General Manager, or Commercial Director level Operated in private equity, VC, or founder-backed businesses Built commercial functions across DTC, ecommerce, wholesale, and retail Thrived in lean environments without corporate infrastructure A bias for action over analysis This suits a Commercial Director or Sales Director ready to step up. Or an MD who's done it at this scale and wants to do it again. Sector experience in fashion, sports, outdoor, lifestyle, or premium consumer brands is essential. Hospitality, F&B, and services backgrounds are not relevant. You must be based in London or the UK with existing right to work. We are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Up to £160,000 base salary plus performance bonus. Total compensation dependent on experience. Apply To be considered for this Managing Director opportunity, apply via All applications are handled by Luxury Executive and treated in strict confidence. About Luxury Executive Luxury Executive is the executive search division of Experts in Luxury Group, specialising exclusively in Board, C-Suite, and VP-level appointments for luxury, fashion, and premium consumer brands. With 18 years of experience and a global network across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we partner with private equity investors and brands to identify transformational leadership at the highest level.

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Managing Director who will have full P&L accountability and drive revenue growth across premium consumer brands. This role requires direct ownership of commercial strategy and the ability to lead agile teams effectively. Ideal candidates have a strong background in managing P&L, experienced in lean environments, and can demonstrate significant growth achievements in the fashion, sports, or outdoor sectors. The role offers up to £160,000 base salary plus bonus based on performance.