CEO by Acquisition Leader — OLBO Program

Novastone Capital Advisors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors is seeking an accomplished professional to join our OLBO program as an Operator-Led Buyout Searcher and eventual CEO of the acquired SME in the US. You will lead a rigorous, up to 24-month search with our Investment Management team to identify a qualifying business.

Once selected, you will step into the CEO role, shape long-term strategy, drive growth and value creation, and oversee the transition with an emphasis on market expansion and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with 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 the US.
• Deep expertise and/or strategic vision in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled Businesses, Distribution & Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process with the goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with criteria.
• Manage the acquisition process with support from our Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business.
• Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and develop long-term strategy and 100-day plans.
• Grow the business top line via marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, branding, and identify gaps for improvement.
• Manage geographical expansions and market-entry strategies.
• Ensure profitable growth and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurship

Strategy

Business Development

M&A experience

Education

Executive MBA

MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors is seeking an accomplished professional to join our OLBO program as an Operator-Led Buyout Searcher and eventual CEO of the acquired SME in the US. You will lead a rigorous, up to 24-month search with our Investment Management team to identify a qualifying business.

Once selected, you will step into the CEO role, shape long-term strategy, drive growth and value creation, and oversee the transition with an emphasis on market expansion and operational excellence.