CEO by Acquisition: Lead a US SME

Novastone Capital Advisors; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors seeks an experienced professional to partner in searching, acquiring, and leading a SME as Chief Executive Officer under the OLBO program in the US.

The role offers base compensation plus vested shares in the acquired company and substantial support from NCA throughout a 24-month search and transition period. This is a high-ambition, hands-on executive path for entrepreneurial leaders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles with full P&L responsibility.
• Min. 10+ years running and growing businesses or business units in the US.
• Executive MBA or MBA preferred.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Sectors: Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled, 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

Entrepreneurship

Strategy

M&A experience

Education

Executive MBA or MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors seeks an experienced professional to partner in searching, acquiring, and leading a SME as Chief Executive Officer under the OLBO program in the US.

The role offers base compensation plus vested shares in the acquired company and substantial support from NCA throughout a 24-month search and transition period. This is a high-ambition, hands-on executive path for entrepreneurial leaders.