About Greystone Energy Systems

Greystone Energy Systems is internationally recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of HVAC sensors and transducers for Building Automation Management Systems. With a strong global presence, Greystone has built a solid reputation for innovation, customer service, and operational excellence. As part of the Bemsiq Group, Greystone is poised for its next phase of growth and transformation.

Position Overview

With the planned departure of the current CEO at the end of 2025, Greystone Energy Systems is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of development. The CEO will have full P&L responsibility and work closely with the Bemsiq Group’s President & CEO and its global leadership team. This role demands a leader with the ability to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and cultural transformation, while maintaining a strong customer and innovation focus.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives in alignment with the Bemsiq Group’s objectives.
• Deliver sustained P&L success, measured through established KPIs and performance milestones.
• Guide the creation of short- and long-term roadmaps to ensure profitable growth and competitive positioning.
• Build organizational alignment around key priorities and initiatives.
• Ensure strong systems, processes, and governance to support effective, data-informed decision-making.

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Oversee operational excellence, ensuring efficient, compliant, and scalable business practices.
• Drive financial performance, managing budgets, forecasting, capital investment, and risk.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives across all functions.

People & Culture Leadership

• Inspire, mentor, and empower a high-performing executive team and broader organization.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and customer-centric culture.
• Champion employee engagement, professional development, and succession planning.
• Build a resilient, purpose-driven workplace aligned with the company’s values.

Market & Knowledge Leadership

• Represent Greystone within the Bemsiq Group and across the global industry.
• Monitor and interpret market trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategy.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships and international business relationships.
• Support both organic and acquisition-based growth initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in manufacturing or related sectors; HVAC or building automation experience is an asset.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to pivot between high-level vision and execution.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to deliver shareholder value.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading through business transformation and cultural change.
• Strong capabilities in decision-making, problem-solving, and driving results.

Professional Experience

• Senior leadership experience as a CEO, President, General Manager, or C-level executive with P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading in international, growth-oriented environments.
• Track record in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and build high-performance organizations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced qualifications are considered an asset.

Success Factors

• Growth-oriented and commercially savvy.
• Authentic, inclusive, and empowering leadership style.
• Highly articulate with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and accountability.
• High integrity, ethical conduct, and transparency in decision-making.
• Resilient and energized by challenge, change, and innovation.

To Apply
To fill this position, Greystone Energy Systems has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately online at https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/30372. All applications will be treated confidentially. For more information, please contact Mary-Katherine Bouchard, Partner at mk.bouchard@odgersberndtson.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however, only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Greystone Energy Systems is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from equity-seeking and sovereignty-seeking communities. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Greystone Energy Systems throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Formon Form.