CEO, Social Super Apps – Growth, Strategy & Scale

ABL Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

My client in London is seeking an entrepreneurial CEO to lead its UK operations in a rapidly growing consumer tech business. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on product, growth and monetisation responsibilities across a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has experience launching or scaling consumer-facing mobile apps, strong commercial acumen, and is based in the UK or willing to relocate. This on-site position offers a competitive salary of up to £150K plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership at CEO/COO or equivalent.
• Background in mobile internet, social media, consumer tech or digital platforms.
• Experience launching or scaling consumer-facing mobile apps.
• Strong understanding of user acquisition, engagement, monetisation and digital business models.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-growing tech business.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with commercial acumen.
• Based in the UK or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute business strategy, growth plans and commercial objectives.
• Take overall responsibility for business performance, operations and organisational development.
• Build and lead high-performing teams across Product, Technology, Marketing and Commercial functions.
• Work closely with the Board and shareholders to drive long-term business growth.
• Lead go-to-market strategies, product launches and user acquisition across the UK.
• Drive user engagement, retention and monetisation through scalable, data-driven growth strategies.
• Develop strategic partnerships with brands, creators, merchants and communities.
• Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to align product development with market needs.
• Drive innovation, product optimisation and user experience improvements.
• Develop monetisation strategies across advertising, partnerships, payments and digital services.
• Identify new revenue opportunities and build sustainable commercial models.
• Establish scalable operational structures, processes and performance frameworks.
• Recruit, lead and develop senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee budgets, KPIs, operational performance and corporate governance.

Job description

My client in London is seeking an entrepreneurial CEO to lead its UK operations in a rapidly growing consumer tech business. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on product, growth and monetisation responsibilities across a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has experience launching or scaling consumer-facing mobile apps, strong commercial acumen, and is based in the UK or willing to relocate. This on-site position offers a competitive salary of up to £150K plus bonus.