Executive Chair

Alex Partners; Paris; Sur place; EUR 150 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A private equity-backed IT services company in Paris seeks an experienced Executive Chairman to drive strategic vision and growth. The role involves supporting the CEO and overseeing key transformation projects like AI and cloud strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven executive experience in Digital/IT Services, a collaborative leadership style, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chair, CEO or Board in Digital/IT Services.
• Understanding of IT Services in Digital, Cloud and Data Environments.
• Experience working internationally, ideally within private equity-backed environments.

Responsabilités

• Support the CEO with the strategic vision for growth.
• Assist and challenge the CEO in defining and executing the transformation plan.
• Work on key transformation projects including AI and cloud initiatives.

Connaissances

Collaborative leadership

Strategic vision execution

Excellent communication

Description du poste

Role: Executive Chairman

Sector: IT Services

Location: Paris

Languages: Fluent in English, French is a strong advantage

Our client is a well‑established, private equity‑backed IT services company with a strong presence across Europe. The business specialises in delivering innovative and reliable IT Services and Digital Transformation for customers across all sectors.

They are now entering a phase of transformation and acceleration, within their own business, to ensure the company can thrive in the current market.

As part of this process, they are looking to hire an experienced Executive Chairman to support the CEO with the strategic vision for the growth. The Executive Chairman will bring an external perspective, assisting and challenging the CEO in defining and executing the groups transformation plan to drive the strategic vision of the company.

Working on key transformation projects (verticalization of offerings, AI, cloud, international development, etc…), you will ensure there is the best platform in place for future growth.

Here are some of the ‘must‑haves’;

• Proven experience as an Executive Chair, CEO or Board in Digital / IT Services with a strong transformation background
• Understanding of IT Services in Digital, Cloud and Data Environments
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to guide, structure, and elevate without interfering in operational management, but with hands‑on involvement
• Experience working internationally, ideally within private equity‑backed environments
• Ideally based in France – if not able to travel regularly

The ideal profile will be an excellent communicator with an entrepreneurial outlook, a strong track record of building and executing on the strategic vision, delivering business growth and ideally one or more successful exits.