Operator-Led CEO for Italian SME — Acquire & Lead

Novastone Capital Advisors; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors is seeking experienced mid-career professionals to partner with us to search, acquire, and lead a small to mid-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer under our Operator-Led Buyout (OLBO) Program. Italians and international candidates with a strong entrepreneurial drive will be considered.

You will spearhead a structured, up-to 24-month search to acquire one SME in Italy, with comprehensive support from NCA and an attractive incentive package including base

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish together with us a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow with the ultimate goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with pre-defined criteria
• Manage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment Management team
• Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business
• Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities, develop long-term business strategy and 100-day plans
• Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives
• Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements
• Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies
• Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth

Skills

Leadership with P&L

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Strategic thinking

M&A experience

Business development

Global expansion

Education

Executive MBA or MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors is seeking experienced mid-career professionals to partner with us to search, acquire, and lead a small to mid-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer under our Operator-Led Buyout (OLBO) Program. Italians and international candidates with a strong entrepreneurial drive will be considered.

You will spearhead a structured, up-to 24-month search to acquire one SME in Italy, with comprehensive support from NCA and an attractive incentive package including base