Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Chief Operating Officer, or COO, is a key member of a company's senior management, responsible for overseeing and directing daily operations to ensure the efficiency and growth of the organization. The COO is often considered to be the CEO's right-hand man, working closely together to implement the company's overall strategy.

• Develop and implement operational strategies in line with the goals and vision of the company.
• Optimize internal processes to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Oversee various operational functions such as production, logistics, supply chain, and customer services.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency in achieving overall goals.
• Establish performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and continuously improve operations.

• Strong expertise in operational management and continuous improvement.
• Leadership skills to lead and motivate operational teams.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Results orientation with particular attention to operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Experienced COOs can progress to CEO positions, become strategic management consultants, or take on leadership roles in other functional areas. Some also choose to specialize more in specific sectors or in the management of complex projects. The variety of missions of the COO offers opportunities to evolve into general management positions within different organizations.

The salary of a COO varies according to a variety of factors, including company size, industry, professional experience, and geographic location. In general, the annual salary of a COO can be between 150,000 and 300,000 euros, or even more in some large-scale companies.