Lead a UK SME as CEO Through Acquisition

Novastone Capital Advisors

Manchester

On-site

GBP 150,000 - 350,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks motivated mid-career professionals to partner and search, acquire, and lead a SME as Chief Executive Officer under the OLBO program. You will spearhead a 24-month search, with comprehensive NCA support, and an attractive incentive package including base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company—UK focus.

Successful candidates will search for and manage a UK-based business, stepping into the CEO role upon acquisition, with potential for growth

Qualifications

15+ years of professional experience including at least 5 years in leadership roles with full P&L responsibility.
Executive MBA or MBA degree is preferred.
Min. 10+ years of proven track record running and growing businesses or business units in the UK.
Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
Deep expertise in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled Businesses, or Distribution & Logistics.

Responsibilities

Establish a search process with us to generate deal flow for acquiring a business.
Manage the acquisition process with support from the Investment Management team.
Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
Proactively develop long-term strategy and 100-day plans.
Grow the business top line via marketing and sales initiatives.
Review offerings and positioning; identify gaps and implement improvements.
Manage geographic expansions and market entry strategies when required.
Ensure efficiency and profitable growth.