Controlled Document:Role/CEO

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the organization's vision, strategy, and objectives
• Ensure that the integrated management system is established, implemented, and continually improved
• Provide the resources necessary for the management system and business operations
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• Chair the management review and follow up on resulting actions
• Promote a culture of quality, security, safety, and continuous improvement
• Approve policies, budgets, and key organizational changes
• Represent the organization to clients, partners, authorities, and owners

Authorities

Decision / Action	Scope or limit	Escalate to
Approve policies and objectives	Organization-wide	Owners / Board
Approve budgets and investments	Up to the approved annual budget	Owners / Board
Hire and dismiss members of the management team	All management roles	Owners / Board
Sign contracts and agreements	Up to 500,000 EUR per contract	Owners / Board

Competencies

Competency	Required level	Evidence (training, certificate, experience)
Strategic and general management	Expert	Degree in business or related field; 10+ years of leadership experience
Financial management	Advanced	Business administration education; budget responsibility
Management system knowledge (ISO 9001, 27001, 14001)	Intermediate	Management training or awareness course
Leadership and communication	Expert	Leadership training; documented track record