COO

A leading technology organisation preparing for the public markets is seeking a commercially astute Chief Operating Officer (COO) to partner with the CEO in driving strategic execution, leading IPO readiness, and strengthening corporate governance in Taiwan.

This is an opportunity to shape business transformation, influence operational performance, and build the foundations for sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead IPO preparation, coordinating investment banks, auditors, and legal advisers while strengthening operational performance, revenue quality, and profitability to meet listing expectations
• Establish and oversee corporate governance frameworks, internal controls, audit processes, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices aligned with public-listing requirements
• Enhance board effectiveness by strengthening governance processes and ensuring board decisions translate into actionable priorities across business functions
• Direct joint venture (JV) operating structures, governance, and performance to maximise strategic value and strengthen partner collaboration
• Contribute to M&A assessments and commercial due diligence, and lead post-merger integration across organisational structures, systems, processes, and teams to realise synergies
• Partner with the CEO to shape business strategy, assess market dynamics, and translate long-term objectives into measurable KPIs and OKRs across business units and international operations
• Drive operational excellence by improving cross-functional collaboration and streamlining workflows across supply chain, product development, marketing, and support functions

Candidate profile:

• 10+ years’ senior operations management experience in a multinational or medium-to-large organisation, ideally at COO, VP of Operations, or an equivalent executive level
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to a completed IPO, with a strong understanding of listing preparation and regulatory review requirements
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, internal controls, internal audit, regulatory compliance, board operations, and enterprise risk management
• Excellent commercial judgement, market insight, and financial analysis skills, with the ability to link operational performance to revenue quality and profitability
• Demonstrated experience in joint venture (JV) management and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including operational integration and stakeholder alignment
• Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to partner with the CEO, align cross-functional teams, and translate business objectives into measurable results

About this company:

This technology organisation develops integrated hardware and software solutions, bringing together technical expertise and commercial applications. It focuses on connecting technology with practical business needs, offering an opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of specialised solutions in an evolving technology landscape.

Keywords: Chief Operating Officer (COO), IPO Readiness and Listing Preparation, Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Joint Venture (JV) and M&A Integration, Strategic Operations Management

What’s next:

Ready to shape the company’s next phase of growth and build the operational foundations for a successful public listing? Apply now!