One of our clients is seeking an experienced and forward looking

Managing Director (MD)


ABOUT SETAR N.V.

SETAR is Aruba’s leading telecommunications provider, delivering fixed, mobile, internet, data, and digital solutions that connect individuals, businesses, and government institutions across the island. As a strategic national enterprise, SETAR plays a critical role in supporting Aruba’s economic development, digital transformation, innovation, and connectivity.


The organization is committed to operational excellence, customer-centricity, technological innovation, financial sustainability, and responsible corporate citizenship. As SETAR’s highest executive leader, the Managing Director guides the organization’s long-term success, competitiveness, and value creation within the governance framework and delegated authorities approved by the Supervisory Board and shareholders.

 

ROLE SUMMARY 

Reporting to the Supervisory Board, the Managing Director has overall responsibility for SETAR’s strategic direction, financial performance, corporate governance and operational management. The successful candidate will be expected to balance commercial growth with technological innovation, excellent customer experience, resilient national telecommunications infrastructure and the interests of SETAR’s stakeholders.

 

The Managing Director will lead SETAR through continued digital transformation and changing market conditions while pursuing sustainable profitability, service continuity and long-term shareholder value. The role also serves as SETAR’s principal executive interface with employees, customers, the shareholder, government, regulators, business partners and the wider community.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Strategy & leadership: Define, communicate and execute SETAR’s long-term strategy, aligned with market developments, national priorities and customer needs.

Digital transformation: Lead digital initiatives and develop an organizational culture that embraces innovation and entrepreneurship.

Commercial growth: Drive revenue growth, customer acquisition and retention, identify new market opportunities and manage associated risks.

Financial & operational performance: Assume full accountability for P&L, budgeting, cash flow, capital allocation, financial sustainability and the responsible deployment of human and technology resources.

Technology & resilience: Direct network modernization and the responsible adoption of digital platforms, data capabilities and emerging telecommunications technologies, while maintaining strong cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster-recovery capabilities.

Customer experience: Champion customer-centric strategies and use data and analytics to improve service quality and customer satisfaction.

Partnerships: Build relationships with industry partners, technology providers and strategic stakeholders to strengthen SETAR’s digital ecosystem.

Governance, risk & stakeholder management: Maintain effective risk-management and compliance arrangements and constructive relationships with the shareholder, government, regulators and policymakers.

People & culture: Develop a high-performing leadership team and foster an environment centered on accountability, collaboration, innovation and customer focus.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

  • A relevant Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree combined with substantial and directly relevant executive leadership experience may also be considered.
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive leadership experience in telecommunications, technology, utilities, infrastructure, or similar complex industries with enterprise-wide financial accountability is required; direct profit-and-loss responsibility is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing business strategies that deliver measurable commercial and operational results.
  • Proven experience leading large, complex organizations through transformation, growth, and change initiatives.
  • Strong track record in financial management, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience working within regulated industries and navigating public-private stakeholder environments is highly desirable.
  • Experience within the Caribbean region or small-island economies is considered an advantage.
  • Professional fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Dutch and Papiamento is strongly preferred; Spanish is considered an advantage.

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Visionary leadership and strategic thinking, with the ability to communicate direction clearly, foster collaboration, and reinforce accountability.
  • Confident and decisive leadership that builds trust, maintains focus, develops talent, and supports succession planning.
  • Strong business acumen and analytical, management, and organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate market trends and translate urgency into action.
  •   Adaptable and persuasive communication, supported by strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, with strong influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to turn strategy into measurable results.
  • Sound judgment and decisive decision-making, with a strong commitment to corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Digital fluency, with the ability to integrate technology and data into strategies for growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 

The position is based in Aruba. The successful candidate will be appointed on a five (5) year contract and will receive a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position, experience, and qualifications.

Executive objectives and performance measures will be agreed with the Supervisory Board. Relocation and applicable work-authorization requirements will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.


HOW TO APPLY 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application by email to applications@bdo.sx, quoting the reference “Managing Director – SETAR Application”.

The deadline for submitting a curriculum vitae and cover letter is November 30, 2026.

Applications should include the following:

•          A cover letter outlining the candidate’s motivation and suitability;

•          An updated curriculum vitae;

Supporting academic documents, certifications, and professional references will be requested later from shortlisted or preferred candidates.

 

For further information, contact applications@bdo.sx. All applications will be handled confidentially. SETAR supports equal opportunity and selection based on qualifications, experience, and merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.