Operator-Led CEO & Acquisition Leader, Netherlands

Novastone Capital Advisors; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is seeking experienced mid-to-senior professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire, and lead a SME as Chief Executive Officer.

You will spearhead a up to 24-month search to acquire one company, with comprehensive support and an attractive incentive package including base compensation and vested shares in the acquired business, based in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with 5+ years in leadership roles with full P&L responsibility.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.
• Min. 10+ years of proven track record running/growing businesses in the Netherlands.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Industry exposure in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled, or Distribution & Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process with clear criteria to generate deal flow for acquisition.
• Manage the acquisition process with the Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired company.
• Develop and evaluate growth strategies and 100-day plans.
• Grow top line through marketing and sales initiatives; review offerings and market expansion strategies.
• Ensure profitability and responsible resource management.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurship

P&L Ownership

Education

Executive MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is seeking experienced mid-to-senior professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire, and lead a SME as Chief Executive Officer.

You will spearhead a up to 24-month search to acquire one company, with comprehensive support and an attractive incentive package including base compensation and vested shares in the acquired business, based in the Netherlands.