Executive Cover Letter Template

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email]
[LinkedIn Profile URL]

[Date]

[Board Chair/Search Committee Chair]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]

Dear [Name] / Dear Members of the Selection Committee,

I am writing to express my interest in the [Executive Position - e.g., Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director] role at [Company Name]. With over [X] years of executive leadership experience driving [specific area - e.g., organisational transformation, revenue growth, operational excellence] in [industry], I am confident in my ability to lead [Company Name] through its next phase of growth and strategic development.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRACK RECORD:

As [Current Position] at [Current Company], I have led the organisation through significant transformation:

• Strategic Growth: Developed and executed a [timeframe] strategic plan that resulted in [specific outcomes - e.g., "$50M revenue increase, 40% market share growth, successful expansion into three new markets"].

• Organisational Leadership: Built and led high-performing executive teams of [number] across [departments/regions], fostering a culture of [key values - e.g., innovation, accountability, customer focus].

• Financial Performance: Delivered [specific financial achievements - e.g., "EBITDA improvement from 12% to 18%", "successfully raised $25M in Series B funding", "reduced operational costs by $8M annually"].

• Stakeholder Management: Cultivated strong relationships with board members, investors, key clients, and government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

STRATEGIC VISION FOR [COMPANY NAME]:

I have studied [Company Name]'s current market position and see significant opportunities in [specific areas - e.g., digital transformation, market expansion, operational efficiency, talent development]. My approach would focus on:

• [Strategic Priority 1 with brief rationale]
• [Strategic Priority 2 with brief rationale]
• [Strategic Priority 3 with brief rationale]

RELEVANT EXPERTISE:

• [Key competency 1 - e.g., "M&A experience completing 5 acquisitions worth $200M+"]
• [Key competency 2 - e.g., "Change management through major transformation initiatives"]
• [Key competency 3 - e.g., "P&L responsibility for $150M+ business units"]
• [Qualifications - e.g., "MBA (Harvard Business School), GAICD"]

I am excited about the opportunity to leverage my experience in [relevant area] to drive [Company Name]'s mission of [company's mission/vision]. I would welcome a confidential conversation to discuss how my leadership style and strategic vision align with your board's expectations.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]