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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Wright Brothers, Inc.

Location: Montgomery, Ohio

Reports To: Ownership Group

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

For nearly 80 years, Wright Brothers, Inc. has been a leader in the Cincinnati Business Community. You’ve heard our name and seen it in advertisements at major sporting events. We are a thriving, family-owned business group with a legacy of excellence and innovation. While our business model is multifaceted, we are known as a leader and innovator in the industrial gas industry, including regionally supplying high-performance specialty gases to clients in consumer products, healthcare, medical, research, universities and pharmaceuticals. Additionally supplying cryogenics and gases to fabricating, maintenance, hospitality, entertainment, and retail industries. We have a national footprint in helium including uniquely our own dedicated helium wells. Additionally, we hold numerous patents, trademarks and registrations.Two associated companies are Wright Brothers Global Gas LLC ( and VMG LLC ( We support TeamVMG.org as well as many regional non-profits including board and officer participation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Develop plus – importantly - execute strategic and tactical plans for long-term business growth
• Lead with an entrepreneurial approach in identifying new business opportunities
• Work closely with owners and leadership team to preserve company legacy
• Attend weekly ownership meetings and deliver monthly performance reviews
• Make capital investment recommendations and optimize real estate/investments
• Actively participate in sales activities to drive revenue growth
• Meet with prospective customers and maintain key account relationships
• Monitor contracts, pricing, profit margins, and renewal timelines
• Maintain regular communication with sales teams across all businesses
• Participate in leadership and sales expertise training programs

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Collaborate with in-house experts to optimize business operations
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and industry regulations
• Develop effective employee needs assessment and training programs
• Lead succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline
• Provide oversight to routine accounting assuring accurate financial statements
• Recommend and schedule capital investments to improve business efficiency and timely providing equipment for new customers

Qualifications

• Proven leadership track record in business development and operations
• Strong technical skills with passion for sales and operations management
• Industry experience with team leadership capabilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills across multiple business units
• Experience in succession planning and leadership development
• Strong financial acumen for guiding investments and growth
• Industry experience with leadership authority and responsibilities
• Previous P&L responsibility

Why Join Wright Brothers, Inc.

• Lead an established industry leader with a strong legacy
• Hands-on leadership role with significant growth potential
• Opportunity to make long-term impact working with dedicated owners and skilled team
• Join an industry marginally affect by economic cycles, generally unaffected by imported products and internet sales.
• An industry that historically has grown at twice GDP.

Wright Brothers, Inc.’s Corporate Values

Three Simple Rules:

• Do what’s right.
• Do the best you can.
• Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Three Universal Questions:

• Can I trust you?
• Are you committed to excellence?
• Do you care about me as a person?

Wright Brothers, Inc. is a nicotine and drug free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Customer Service, and Distribution

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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