CEO by Acquisition Leader (OLBO Program)

Novastone Capital Advisors; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors invites experienced professionals to join its Operator-Led Buyout (OLBO) program as a Searcher for a future CEO role. You will lead a 24-month search to acquire and then manage a single SME in the United States, backed by NCA’s support and a favorable incentive package.

Successful candidates will assume the CEO position post-acquisition, guiding strategic growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with leadership roles and P&L responsibility.
• Min. 10+ years of proven track record running and growing businesses in the US.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Deep expertise in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled, or Distribution & Logistics.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process to generate deal flow for acquiring a business.
• Lead the acquisition process with support from Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
• Develop long-term strategy and 100-day plans for growth.
• Grow top-line through marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review offerings and optimize portfolio and brand positioning.
• Plan and execute market entry and geographic expansion.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Entrepreneurship

Strategic thinking

Education

Executive MBA or MBA preferred

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors invites experienced professionals to join its Operator-Led Buyout (OLBO) program as a Searcher for a future CEO role. You will lead a 24-month search to acquire and then manage a single SME in the United States, backed by NCA’s support and a favorable incentive package.

Successful candidates will assume the CEO position post-acquisition, guiding strategic growth and profitability.