Co-Owner Managing Director: Scale a Global Privacy SaaS

Penguin Formula

Netherlands

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation
Management Buy-In & Co-Ownership
International growth environment

Job summary

DPO-ONE is seeking a Managing Director with an entrepreneurial vision to steer the company from startup to scale-up, accelerating sales growth and strengthening market position in the privacy compliance SaaS space.

You will lead international expansion, build partnerships, and shape product development while taking equity through a Management Buy-In. This is a high-impact, co-ownership role for a proven leader ready to drive long-term value.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leadership through scale-up journeys and growth-oriented mindset.
  • Proven track record in driving sales growth and profitable product development.
  • Excellent English communication; Dutch/Portuguese are beneficial.
  • Affinity with privacy legislation and compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a growth strategy to position DPO-ONE globally as a leading privacy SaaS.
  • Lead sales, marketing, and strategic initiatives to enter new markets and deepen client relationships.
  • Oversee product development to meet international market needs and compliance requirements.
  • Drive international expansion and partnerships across markets and sectors.
  • Ensure sound financial management and sustainable growth at the company level.

Skills

Leadership
Sales growth
Product development
Entrepreneurship
English communication
Dutch language
Privacy compliance

Job description

DPO-ONE is seeking a Managing Director with an entrepreneurial vision to steer the company from startup to scale-up, accelerating sales growth and strengthening market position in the privacy compliance SaaS space.

You will lead international expansion, build partnerships, and shape product development while taking equity through a Management Buy-In. This is a high-impact, co-ownership role for a proven leader ready to drive long-term value.

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